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Denton Jazz Workshop Camp:

June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

Creativity thrives in the summertime! To build on the fun and hard work in our school year workshops the IfCM is bringing back camps this summer. Under direction of Chris Teal, students will gather for 3-hour sessions of creative music making. Previous DJW members and new jazz students are encouraged to register. No audition necessary, but make sure the student is comfortable with the general info requirements listed below.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• For students age 11+, grades 5-12.

• Students will be grouped together based on age and experience.

• All instrument and voice types are welcome! 

DATES:

• June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

• 1pm-4pm all days.

LOCATION: Workshops held at Program Director Chris Teal’s house in Denton. Address will be provided ahead of the workshop.

REGISTRATION: Please register and pay through this link to reserve your spot. Unless noted otherwise, there is still space available.

• Camp registration

TUITION: Tuition is $300. There is a non-refundable $30 registration fee. 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 ifcmusicorg@gmail.com).

PAYMENT: Pay through credit card in our store,  PayPal Giving Fund, Zelle (christopherteal@gmail.com), Venmo (@christopher-teal-2), or check. If paying with Zelle, Paypal, or Venmo, email ifcmusicorg@gmail.com for a registration link after paying. Email ifcmusicorg@gmail.com 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 several major scales and a 1-octave chromatic scale on their instrument.

• Open to learning music without notation.

• Open to performing and recording. 

• Able to attend camp sessions at the dates, 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 June 8. No refunds available after June 8. 

• Camp registration

Want to learn more about the Institute for Creative Music? Check out our Mission Statement, FAQs, and Organizational History

Check out video from our performance at the 2024 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival! Featuring traditional jazz tunes and original compositions by the bands from the IfCM and Selwyn School.

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