2005 TELLURIDE WINTER JAZZ CAMP
FOR STUDENTS IN THE SAN MIGUEL COUNTY REGION
Presented by: Telluride Society for Jazz
March 2-4, 2005 – Telluride Middle-High School

Telluride Society for Jazz and the Telluride Jazz Celebration are proud to announce the return of the Telluride Winter Jazz Camp for students in the San Miguel County region to be held March 1-4. This workshop will be held the week prior to the performance of master pianist, Chuchito Valdes Afro-Cuban Ensemble at the Michael D. Palm Theater for the Performing Arts on March 4. The students will be the “Opening Act” for this special performance. The students will also be provided seats for this concert. The cost of the program has been offset by numerous contributions are $75.00 per student. Criteria for economic scholarships are available upon request. This camp will provide instruction for 20-25 students.

The Director is jazz educator and performer, Drew Morell. Morell is currently a faculty member at the University of Colorado and continues to work as a pianist, bassist, and guitarist with artists like the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Lew Tabackin, David Grisman, Bob Montgomery, and Ellyn Rucker.

This five-day workshop is designed specifically for local music students with basic instrumental skills. The primary goal is to provide a unique opportunity for Telluride kids to experience a concentrated music program designed to expose them to a variety of benefits related to music education.

The objectives of this camp are to:
1. Help develop basic jazz music skills individually and in a group.
2. Develop understanding for the overall benefits of music education.
3. Expose local students to professional international jazz musicians.
4. Provide the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.
5. Enhance the goals and objectives of the local music education curriculum.

The Telluride Winter Jazz Camp, Artists in the Schools, and the Telluride National Student All-Stars programs are supported by Raynier Institute & Foundation, Telluride Commission on Arts and Special Events, the Telluride Foundation, Just for Kids Foundation, and anonymous donors.

(Contributions to the Telluride Society for Jazz (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) are tax-deductible.)

Click here for the Jazz Camp application form.

For additional information email Kathleen Cole, Telluride Society for Jazz,
or call 970-728-7009 or fax 970-728-5834.