Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Rehearsal Attendance
All combo and vocal rehearsals are mandatory (9–10:30am, 3–4pm). Be sure to be punctual for all of your rehearsals. Your
fellow participants are counting on your full participation. Other sessions and special topics classes are optional.
If you’re looking for other food on campus, Reveille (café as you enter the Commons) will be open daily for breakfast and
lunch from 7am–3pm, and open for dinner Thurs-Sat, 5–8pm. The Cablehouse Beach Canteen down by the dock is open
Mon-Thurs, 11am–7pm and Fri-Sun, 10am–7pm. Taps at the Guardhouse, all-ages, is directly across the street from the
Wheeler Theater and open noon–10pm. Smokehouse BBQ is offered at Taps Fri-Sun, 12–7pm.
Jazz Store
The Jazz Store, operated by Crossroads Music, will be open 10:30am–1:15pm daily, located in Schoolhouse Rm. H during the
week and at the Pavilion for the mainstage concerts. They will sell instructors’ CD’s, workshop supplies and apparel.
Big Band
Clarence Acox will direct the participant big band, which will perform at the Commons on Friday at 12pm. A list of big
band participants will be posted Monday morning at the Schoolhouse.
Instrument Repair
Carlo Cennamo from Cennamo Woodwinds will be here all week to offer instrument repair. See him on the upper floor of
Bldg. 205, North side for quick work or to schedule an appointment, 206.372.9011.
Wi-Fi
There is Free Wi-Fi available in all buildings as follows:
Network = FortWordenPublic; Password = FortWorden.org
Fort Worden State Park also hosts activities that are not related to the workshop. Label and keep an eye on all of your
equipment; a locked workshop storeroom will be available in Rm. D of the Schoolhouse Sunday evening.
U.S. Mail
You may receive letters/large envelopes at our post office address; packages must be mailed to our street address. You will
need to come to the office to check for mail.
For USPS (envelopes) For street delivery (packages)
(Your Name) (Your Name)
c/o Centrum Jazz c/o Centrum Jazz
PO Box 1158 223 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dormitory
Practicing is not allowed in the dorms. In addition, please keep music and conversation down to a level that is considerate
of everyone.
Keys
Remember to take your room key with you everywhere; the door locks automatically. If you get locked out of your room in
Dorm 203 call counselor Danny Kolke at 425.219.6900. For lockouts in Dorm 225, Robin Jacobson, 360.317.6008. The dorm
counselors’ numbers will also be posted in the dorms.
Laundry
Coin-operated laundry machines are available on the uphill side of Bldg. 272. Quarters only; $2.50 wash, $2.00 dry. Keypad
code is 2080.
Common Sense
Please treat our facilities with care. Please do your part to keep bathrooms picked up. If you move any furniture in the
dorm, be sure to replace it before you check out. Also, please be aware that cleaning services resulting from activities
beyond usual and moderate use increase the costs of running your workshop. Lost keys incur a $25 fine, return all keys to the
Centrum office at check-out.
Master Classes
Monday-Wednesday, 1:15–2:45pm
Vocal
Margot, Marie, Mayo
204 Upstairs (See separate schedule)
Sax/Clarinet
Cohen, Frahm, Smulyan, Wilkins
All together College Rm. 201 (Bldg. 202)
If needed College Rm. 204 (Bldg. 202)
Trumpet
Hill, Stafford, Thomas
All together College Rm. 207 (Bldg. 202)
If needed College Rm. 208 (Bldg. 202)
Trombone
Whigham
Schoolhouse Rm. J
Guitar
Balmer, Dechter
All together SH Rm. N
If needed SH Rm. F
Piano
Cables, Clayton, Clement, Kauflin, Keezer
All together Wheeler Theater
If needed 204 Rm. 15
Bass
Archer, Clayton, Conley, Deardorf, Hamar
All together 204 Rm. 10
Drums
M, T, W 1:15–2:45pm
Calvaire, Hamilton, Wikan, Wilson
All together SH Rm. D
Theory/Special Topics
See times and rooms listed on each day.
Vocalist/Instrumentalist Jamming
M, T, W 204 Rm. 20
2019 CENTRUM
JAZZ WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 21
4–5:30pm
Housing Check-in begins at 4pm.
Instrumental Auditions (only for pre-notified participants, not necessary for everyone) 204 Rm. 10
Rented instruments will be available for check-out in the Seminar Bldg. from 3:30–5:30pm today, and for 30
minutes following the 8pm orientation meeting (9:30pm).
Personal instruments can be taken to SH Rm. D to be locked at 5:30. It will be unlocked for 15 minutes
following Orientation, and then the room will be locked for the night. If you take your instrument out you will
be responsible for it for the rest of the evening.
6–7pm Dinner
7pm Under-18 Mandatory Meeting with Dorm Counselors – Dorm 203 Lower Lounge
8pm Welcome and Orientation for all—Wheeler Theater, John Clayton, Artistic Director. Opening Faculty
Presents Concert.
9:15–11pm Pick-Up Jamming in any open class room. All playing should stop at 11pm.
9:30–10pm Rented instruments available for pick-up at the Seminar Bldg.
Monday, July 22
7am Combo lists posted on Schoolhouse
7:30–8:30am Rented instruments available for check-out at Seminar Building if you haven’t picked it up yet. Schoolhouse
Rm. D will be open if you stored your instrument there. Centrum crew will help deliver to your building.
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
9–10:30am
Combo and Vocal Rehearsals (see rehearsal location guide)
10:30–10:45am Break
10:45–11:45am
Basic Theory (Easton) SH Rm. N
Intermediate Theory (Halberstadt) SH Rm. D
“K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple, Soloist” Building a great solo using basic scales, phrasing, timing, and thematic
development even over changes you may not fully understand or have the vocabulary or scales for.
Singers would be very welcome! (Dan Balmer) 204 Rm. 20
“How To Practice Effectively” Get the maximum benefit from your practice time. (Obed Calvaire) 204 Rm.
10
“Even the Ancient Greeks Were Hip To The Circle Of Fifths” Endless circle- from the ancient Greeks to
Modern day harmony. The circle of fifths is what it’s all about. (Eric Verlinde) 204 Rm. 23
11:45am–12:45pm Lunch
1:15–2:45pm Master Classes (see location guide)
6–7pm Dinner
Tuesday, July 23
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
10:30–10:45am Break
10:45–11:45am
Basic Theory (Easton) SH Rm. N
Intermediate Theory (Halberstadt) SH Rm. D
"Approaching Improvisation Through Limitations" (Marquis Hill) 204 Rm. 10
"Introducing Chromaticism Into Your Lines" How to use all 12 notes in your solo. (Jay Thomas) 204 Rm. 20
“There Are No Right Notes” A different approach to thinking positively about your solos, and working
towards playing outside. (Dawn Clement) 204 Rm. 23
11:45am–12:45pm Lunch
III. Nothin’ But Net: Anat Cohen, Terell Stafford, Immanuel Wilkins, Eric Verlinde, Graham Dechter, Michael
Glynn, Matt Wilson
6–7pm Dinner
Wednesday, July 24
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
10:30–10:45am Break
10:45–11:45am
Basic Theory (Easton) SH Rm. N
Intermediate Theory (Halberstadt) SH Rm. D
“Incorporating Intervallically Random Generated Melodies Into Straight-Ahead Improvisation, And
Utilization Of Opposites In Performance.” What more need be said? (Joel Frahm) 204 Rm. 10
Teaching Improvisation II” Educators often say that improvisation is the most challenging aspect of jazz to
teach. These sessions will give you specific information you can use in your classroom. A lab combo will be
there to demonstrate. (Terell Stafford) 204 Rm. 15
“Waking Up Your Brain To Play” Drawing on recent neuroscience, the traditions of tai chi and yoga, and the
old-fashioned, time-honoured tradition of singing, we explore some fun ways to get your head clear and
your mojo working for practice and performance! Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a sense of humour
:-) (Kelby MacNayr) 204 Rm. 20
11:45am–12:45pm Lunch
II. The Equalizers: Anat Cohen, Joel Frahm Gary Smulyan, Immanuel Wilkins, George Cables, Shawn Conley,
Obed Calvaire
III. Dead. On. Target.: Matt Wilson (head coach), Obed Calvaire, Jeff Hamilton, Gary Hobbs, Kelby
MacNayr, Jon Wikan
6–7pm Dinner
7–10pm Participant Jam session at Taps at the Guardhouse. Free, no cover charge.
Thursday, July 25
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
10:30–10:45am Break
10:45–11:45am
Basic Theory (Easton) SH Rm. N
Intermediate Theory (Halberstadt) SH Rm. D
“Hammer Time - The Jeff Hamilton Story“ Matt Wilson will host a lively discussion with his friend and mentor,
Jeff Hamilton. Find out about recordings, concerts and other monumental events that helped shape the
musical personality of this American treasure. (Matt Wilson, Jeff Hamilton) 204 Rm. 23
Teaching Improvisation III” A continuation of the first two sessions. Educators are also welcome to play, but
are not required to. (Dawn Clement) 204 Rm. 10
11:45am–12:45pm Lunch
1–4pm
“The Drumset” For non-drummers the drumset can be mysterious. What cymbal should be played in a given
setting? When should the bass drum be used? How do you “kick” a horn entrance? (Gary Hobbs) 204 Rm.
20
Workshop Participant Combo Concerts at Wheeler Theater and USO.
III. Major League Jazz Champs: Terell Stafford, Marquis Hill, Joel Frahm, Jiggs Whigham, John Hansen,
Graham Dechter, Chuck Deardorf, Jeff Hamilton
6–7pm Dinner
Evening “Jamming”
7–11pm Pick-up Vocalist/Instrumental Jamming 204 Rm. 20
7–11pm Pick-Up Instrumentalist Jamming: Use any open classroom
8–11pm
•Jazz in the Clubs (see schedule in this booklet)
•Workshop Participant Combo Concert at the USO Building featuring combos coached by:
8pm Jon Hamar
8:40pm George Cables
9:20pm Dan Balmer
10:00pm Obed Calvaire
Friday, July 26
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
Jazz is one of America’s most famous and popular exports, yet many Americans have little exposure to it. We want to
change that by offering you a chance to learn something from a master teacher—for free. The Jazz Port Townsend
workshop is widely regarded as one of the best in the country. Why? Because Artistic Director John Clayton invites artists to
the faculty who are excellent performers and teachers. You’re invited to experience these masters for yourself and learn
something that will deepen your understanding and enjoyment of this famously American art form.
9–10:15am
• Wrapping Your Ears Around A Tune
Learn to internalize the melody and harmony of a standard tune by breaking it down into its components
and singing each one. Bring your vocal cords (even if you think you can't sing!). (Randy Halberstadt)
Wheeler
The Art Of Accompanying Vocalists
Multiple Grammy-nominated pianist/composer/arranger Geoffrey Keezer and singer-songwriter Gillian
Margot team up for a workshop on the fine art of accompanying singers. Topics covered will include:
advice on choosing repertoire, finding the right key and tempo, setting up intros, comping supportively,
arranging on the spot, creating original and unique approaches to standards, how to handle the
occasional train wreck, plus the duo’s candid humor and stories from the road. 204 Rm. 20
10:30–11:45am
• Bass Summit Master class and discussion. (John Clayton, Vicente Archer, Shawn Conley, Chuck Deardorf,
Michael Glynn, Jon Hamar, Chris Symer) Bldg. 204 Rm. 10
• Preparing For A College Education In Jazz
Real-world information from professionals in higher education. Representatives from Oberlin College,
Cornish College of the Arts and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville will speak and answer questions
about what schools look for, applying, financial aid, how to have a successful audition day and more.
Following the discussion, you’ll have time to speak one-on-one with the panelists. (Jon Hamar, Josh Teaster,
Chuck Deardorf, Cornish College of the Arts) Bldg. 204 Rm. 20
11:45am–12:45pm Lunch
12–1pm
• Workshop Participant Combo Performance directed by Marquis Hill followed by
Workshop Participant Big Band Performance directed by Clarence Acox
Outside at the Commons
1:15–2:45pm
• Combo performance AND Recording Session for KNKX’s School of Jazz
Matt Wilson is one of the most creative combo leaders you’ll find. Hear his ensemble perform while you
observe a professional-level recording session produced by KNKX’s John Kessler. Wheeler Theater
Sexual Harassment In The Jazz Community
Do you recognize sexual harassment when it’s happening? What is the “right” response when you are
being sexually harassed? When you witness someone else’s harassment? (René Marie) Bldg. 204 Rm. 20
3–4:30pm
Piano Summit
The piano plays many roles in jazz—alone, in an ensemble, playing melodies, chords or both. Workshop
faculty will talk about and demonstrate how they approach the instrument. (George Cables, Dawn
Clement, Randy Halberstadt, John Hansen, Justin Kauflin, Geoffrey Keezer, Eric Verlinde) Wheeler Theater
Saxophone Summit
The saxophone is probably the most iconic instrument in jazz. What makes its sound so strongly tied to this
music? Here are several masterful players talk about why they play and love saxophone. (Alex Dugdale,
Joel Frahm, Gary Smulyan, Immanuel Wilkins) Bldg. 204 Rm. 20
6–7pm Dinner
6:30–7:15pm Workshop Participant Combo Performance at Littlefield Green (outside McCurdy Pavilion).
Combo coached by Vicente Archer
7:30pm Mainstage Concert (see Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend Festival schedule in this booklet)
USO Building,
Instrumental combos featured at the coached by:
10pm Gary Smulyan
10:35pm Justin Kauflin
Vocal Participants with John Hansen, piano; Chris Symer, bass; Gary Hobbs, drums
11:10-12:30pm Workshop Vocalists
Saturday, July 27
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
10:15–11:45am
“From the Studio to the Stage: How to Best Present Your Artistry and Musical Concepts in an Ever-Changing
Landscape” I will be sharing my experiences as band leader, composer, and co-producer on both independent
and label releases to bring awareness to good practices in the studio, working with the musicians and engineers on
the project, the value of having a producer to help share in the creative and logistical process. I also hope to
explore bringing the project to life on the road. There are so many things to consider outside of the music in order
to make a performance truly successful. I hope to give good food for thought to make sure you’re using all of your
gifts to make sure your show makes the biggest impact it can. Learn from my mistakes and successes. (Justin
Kauflin) Wheeler
11:30am–12:30pm Lunch on the lawn outside the Pavilion for meal card holders
12:30–1pm Rented instruments may be returned to Seminar Bldg. Personal instruments may be brought to SH Rm. D to
be locked until Sunday morning.
12:30–1:15pm Workshop Participant Combo Performance on Littlefield Green (outside the McCurdy Pavilion) featuring
combo coached by Joel Frahm
1:30pm Mainstage Concert (see Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend Festival schedule in this booklet)
5–7pm Dinner on the lawn outside the Pavilion for meal card holders
5:30–7:15pm Workshop Participant Combo Performance on Littlefield Green (outside the McCurdy Pavilion) featuring
combo coached by:
5:30–6:20pm Immanuel Wilkins
6:20–7:15pm Terell Stafford
6–6:30pm Rented instruments may be returned to Seminar Bldg. Personal instruments may be brought to SH Rm. D to
be locked until Sunday morning.
7:30pm Mainstage Concert (see Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend Festival schedule in this booklet)
USO Building,
Instrumental combos featured at the coached by:
10-11:10pm (2 trios) Jeff Hamilton
Vocal Participants with Eric Verlinde, piano; Michael Glynn, bass; Kelby MacNayr, drums
11:10-12:30pm Workshop Vocalists
Sunday, July 28
7:45–8:45am Breakfast
CHECK-OUT: ALL ROOMS MUST BE VACATED BY 11AM. Return your room key to the Centrum office and hand to a staff
member or drop it in the mail slot in Centrum’s front door. There is a $25 fee for any key that is not returned.
9am SHARP! Charter bus to SEATAC airport leaves Centrum parking lot
CENTRUM’S
JAZZ PORT TOWNSEND
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
USO Building
Workshop Instrumental Combos
Chapel
George Cables, piano; John Clayton, bass
Wheeler Theater
René Marie, vocal; Immanuel Wilkins, alto; Dan Balmer, guitar; Eric Verlinde, piano; Shawn Conley, bass; D’Vonne Lewis,
drums
USO
Workshop Vocalists and Participants
SATURDAY, July 27, 10pm–12:30am
Chapel
Justin Kauflin, piano; Chris Symer, bass; Jon Wikan, drums
Wheeler Theater
Terell Stafford, trumpet; Joel Frahm, tenor; George Cables, piano; John Clayton, bass; D’Vonne Lewis, drums
USO
Workshop Vocalists and Participants
Friday, July 26
6:30-7:15pm
Jazz on Littlefield Green
Featuring Workshop Participant Combo coached by Vicente Archer
2nd set
Equal Time
Akiko Tsuruga, organ; Graham Dechter, guitar; Jeff Hamilton, drums
Saturday, July 27
12:30-1:15pm
Jazz on Littlefield Green
Workshop Participant Combo Performance featuring combo coached by Joel Frahm
2nd set
Mayo Mastery
Michael Mayo, vocal; Geoffrey Keezer, piano; Graham Dechter, guitar; Vicente Archer, bass; Obed Calvaire, drums
3rd set
All-Star Big Band
John Clayton, Director
with Guest Soloists Akiko Tsuruga, organ and Gerald Clayton, piano
5:30-7:20pm
Jazz on Littlefield Green
Workshop Participant Combo Performances featuring combos coached by:
5:45pm Immanuel Wilkins
6:30 – 7:15pm Terell Stafford
2nd set
Piedmont Blues: Gerald Clayton's A Search For Salvation
René Marie, vocal; Immanuel Wilkins, alto; Joel Frahm, tenor; Gary Smulyan, bari; Graham Dechter, guitar; Dan Balmer,
guitar; Vicente Archer, bass; Obed Calvaire, drums; Alex Dugdale, tap dance