These weekly workshops gather people of all ages and backgrounds to learn and play jazz songs, style, and improvisation together in fun small-group ensembles. Previous DJW members and new participants are encouraged to register. We accept everyone from the new beginner to the experienced advanced student and place everyone in groups fitting their experience and interests. No audition necessary, but make sure the student is comfortable with the general info requirements listed below. Our Spring workshop is currently in session but you can register for our summer workshops below. Registration for our school year workshops will be open in May. Looking for lessons? Visit the lessons page or email chris@ifcmusic.org.

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Summer '24

In addition to our Denton Jazz Workshops camp we’re presenting two camps at the Selwyn School in Argyle, TX:

• June 3-June 7, 9am-12pm. Selwyn Jazz and Creative Music Camp for Middle School

• June 10-14, 9am-12pm. Selwyn Jazz and Creative Music Camp for High School

Denton Summer Camp

Jazz doesn’t take the summers off! To build on the fun and hard work of our school year workshops (as well as get new folks involved) the IfCM will host our summer session over the course of 4 weeks in July and August. Under the co-direction of Chris Teal and Grace Frarey students meet twice a week for two hours each session to learn and understand new songs, improvisation skills, and work on ensemble playing concepts. This summer we’re getting deep into working on our audiation skills and developing confidence and autonomy. Students will be invited to perform with the IfCM Collective after the first week of class on July 13th at Emily Fowler Central Library and the class will culminate with a recording session to document the songs/arrangements learned.

Denton Jazz Workshops gather people of all ages and backgrounds to learn and play jazz songs, style, and improvisation together in fun small-group ensembles. All instrument and voice types are welcome! These classes run on sliding scale payments. All are encouraged to participate regardless of ability to pay. The IfCM wishes to be 100% inclusive of all interested people and our programming is made possible by donations from members of the community. Pay what you can to make it possible for us to provide the event to all, regardless of ability to pay. Read below for full class information below.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Open to all ages 11 and above. Ages and experience levels will be grouped together depending on experience.

• Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 9-August 1, performance July 13th at 10am at Emily Fowler Central Library in Denton. 

• Times: 2pm-4pm

• Location: Workshops held at Program Director Chris Teal’s house near North Lakes Park in Denton. Address will be provided ahead of the workshop (you can also email chris@ifcmusic.org for the address).

• Registration/maximum number of students: Please register through this link and complete the payment process/sliding scale to reserve your spot by July 5th. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 12-15 students (depending on instrumentation) and the registration form will close once we’ve reached maximum capacity. 

• Tuition: Full tuition is $340. 10% discount for siblings. These classes run on sliding scale payments. All are encouraged to participate regardless of ability to pay. The IfCM wishes to be 100% inclusive of all interested people and our programming is made possible by donations from members of the community. Pay what you can to make it possible for us to provide the event to all, regardless of ability to pay (please see options in our tuition document or email chris@ifcmusic.org).

• Payment: Pay through credit card in our store (spring tuition),  PayPal Giving Fund, Zelle (christopherteal@gmail.com), Venmo (@ifcmusicorg), or check. Email chris@ifcmusic.org for sliding scale/sibling discount links.

REQUIREMENTS/ELIGIBILITY:

• All instruments and voice types are welcome. 

• At least 1 year experience on your instrument. Students should be able to play most major scales and a two-octave chromatic scale on their instruments.

• Open to learning music without notation.

• Open to performing and recording. 

• Able to attend bi-weekly rehearsals at the date, time, and location listed above.

• Jazz and blues newbies welcome—no audition required!

CANCELATION POLICY:

Full payment is due upon registration. Partial refund available for cancellations made in writing by July 10. No refunds available after July 10. 

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ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP OFFERINGS

Our teaching artists are available to travel to you!

We believe our workshops have the greatest impact in a multi-day residency format. Additionally, workshops are available in 1-hour, 2-hour, and all-day sessions with individual teaching artists and the Institute for Creative Music Collective as a full group. Contact us at chris@ifcmusic.org for pricing inquiries; need-based scholarships are available.  

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Ensemble Coaching

Improvisation (for jazz and non-jazz ensembles)

Composition and Arranging

Listening and Ear Training

Instrumental Styles and Techniques

Recording

Pursuing a Career in Music