DISTRICT 99 JAZZ CAMP
We are pleased to announce that the first ever District 99 Summer Jazz Camp will be held this summer on July 18-22 2022!!
Held in the South High School Music Suite, the District 99 Jazz Camp will be a comprehensive four-day experience that provides students of all levels a rewarding and rigorous study of all aspects of jazz music including listening, improvising, dancing, and performing.
The combination of workshops, personalized instruction, student performances, faculty clinics, jam sessions, and time spent with old and new friends will make for an inspiring and memorable week. The event will conclude with student performances at the Fischel Band Shell in Downtown Downers Grove on Friday, July 22nd at 7:00pm featuring world class saxophonist, Lenard Simpson!!
Faculty will continue to be added based on enrollment, but currently includes Jerry Lowrey, South High Jazz Ensemble director, Paul Levy, co-founder of the renowned shedthemusic.com, and clinicians including Ron Carter. More special guest information to come!
Enrollment is open to all incoming District 99 students from 9th-12th grades with any interest in Jazz music. Fees will include a camp T-shirt, lunch on the last day of camp, snacks and refreshments, sheet music, and teaching tools.
Those interested in registering must do so through District 99 by following this LINK. Registration is open from 5/18-6/23. If you have any questions contact me using the information below. Thank you and have an amazing evening!
Sincerely,
DGS Fine Arts Department Chair, Band Director
