Deadline extended to July 12 for week-long student Jazz Camp @ La State Exhibit Museum

Christopher Allen, Luke Brouillette @ Barnwell Jazz, Shreveport, a photo by trudeau on Flickr.

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will host a Summer Jazz Camp from July 15 - 20 in Shreveport, says Christopher Allen.

- one week learning lab for talented Middle and High School age music students.
- intermediate to advanced playing experience.
- focus on small to medium jazz combos/groups.
- taught by professional musicians/educators.
- day-long immersions in all aspects of Jazz.
- one-on-one training on individual instruments, music theory, harmony and phrasing, rhythm technique, listening and ear training, reading a chord chart, and various levels and styles of improvisation.
- Summer Jazz Cat’s Concert: 3 pm, Fri, July 19.
- Faculty concert: 6 pm, Sat, July 20.
- Tuition: $150. Some partial need-based financial scholarships will be available.

Info: Louisiana State Exhibit Museum – (318) 632-2020.