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2008 Jazz Residency
(Adult instrumentalists, beginning–advanced* / Under 18 by audition / Vocalists by audition only)

(To read and download a pdf of our 2008 Education Brochure, click here.)

August 3 – 8, 2008
Jazz Residency offers a week-long intensive interaction with jazz legends, top professionals, gifted educators, and motivated students from around the world. SJW's Jazz Residency curriculum includes master classes, small ensemble playing, and performance opportunities, as well as theory, musicianship, arranging, Afro-Latin jazz and jazz history instruction.

SJW's Jazz Residency provides a high-quality and hands-on introduction to jazz improvisation for beginning students, as well as an intensive experience for intermediate and advanced musicians. Jazz Residency is ideal for jazz students at all levels; musicians from other musical genres looking to gain insight and experience in jazz; music educators seeking to hone their jazz skills in teaching and performance; and adults looking to reconnect with music or get started in jazz.

In addition to daily class sessions and rehearsals, students are encouraged to complement their instruction by attending Stanford Jazz Festival concerts (Sunday through Friday) and participating in jam sessions. Students may also enjoy sports and recreational activities available at Stanford University's world-class facilities. Please see Jazz Residency FAQ's for a sample daily schedule.

Jazz Residency participants may choose to stay on campus, or may attend the workshop as a commuter. See our FAQ's for more information.

Recent Residency faculty has included Branford Marsalis, Jimmy Cobb, Ray Drummond, Wycliffe Gordon, Geri Allen, Mundell Lowe, Marcus Belgrave, Slide Hampton, Mulgrew Miller, Jim Rotondi, Dave Liebman, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Ronnie Mathews, Peter Bernstein, Steve Davis, Dena DeRose, and many others.

* "Beginning" students are defined as having little or no experience improvising or playing jazz in a small combo but should have a basic proficiency on their instrument.

Jazz Residency FAQ

Jazz Residency Vocal Program
Directed by Madeline Eastman, the SJW Jazz Residency Vocal Program provides singers an intensive instruction in vocal performance within a small ensemble setting, in addition to the same general curriculum as instrumentalists. Acceptance is determined by audition recording or previous participation in the vocal program.

Auditor Status
Auditing is a great option for listeners or music educators who wish to broaden their knowledge and appreciation of jazz styles - or to learn new approaches to playing and teaching the music. Auditors attend classes and lectures, but do not play in combos, master classes, or recitals. Auditors may play in jam sessions, and are welcome to attend nightly Stanford Jazz Festival concerts (Sunday through Friday).

Professional Growth Units for Educators
Through a partnership with University of San Diego's Continuing Education Division, K-12 educators and junior college faculty may earn graduate-level professional growth units for their participation in Jazz Residency. Depending upon program selection, teachers can earn 2-4 semester units during their week at the Stanford Jazz Workshop.

Jazz Residency (USD# EDU 571AD) : 3 semester units
Jazz Residency (Auditor) (USD# EDU 571AE) : 2 semester units
Teaching Instrumental Jazz (USD# EDU 571AF) : 1 semester unit (Participation in this course requires enrollment in the regular or auditor version of Jazz Residency; there is no separate registration for this course.)

Click here for more information on USD Continuing Education credits.

Go to Jazz Residency FAQ's.