Conservatory
Dates
June 16 - June 21, 2008, Monday through Saturday
Daily
Hours
8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please see the Concert calendar for performance dates.
Tuition
$395 (scholarships
are available)
Areas
of Study
saxophone (all ranges), trumpet, trombone, bass trombone,
string bass, piano, trap set, guitar, bass guitar
*** AFA is no longer accepting new applications
as of April 21 for drumset for the Jazz Workshop. If you have already
applied and/or auditioned, your application is still under consideration.
Please contact AFA with any questions or concerns.
Ages
Graduating 8th - graduating 12th grades
Department Description
AFA’s Intensive Jazz Workshop offers performance opportunities
in large and small ensembles, courses in jazz theory and history, instruction
in arranging, composing and improvisation as well as master classes
on all instruments. Students study and rehearse a wide range of jazz
literature and a broad diversity of jazz styles. The program culminates
with performances at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and Ovations.
Big Band
Big Band focuses on classic works from the Big Band and Swing eras as
well as on new works by contemporary composers. While the big band is
comprised primarily of jazz instruments, the group may also include
non-traditional and/or orchestral instruments including orchestral strings
and woodwinds. Working in a large ensemble context, students gain valuable
experience as part of a large group.
Combo Class
Combo class focuses on small group performance, learning songs by ear,
transcribing solos of influential jazz artists and practicing the interaction
between rhythm section and soloists. Combos are coached by assigned
faculty members and focus on performance of repertory designed for smaller
groups, helping students develop important group, solo and improvisational
skills in this context. Combo workshops emphasize teamwork, active listening
skills, communication skills and leadership as students work together
to perform in more of an individual context. Selected students also
have an opportunity to develop their abilities as soloists.
Studio
and Master Classes
AFA Jazz students will participate in daily Studio Classes for their
instrument led by internationally-known faculty members that focus on
a variety of subjects special to each instrument. Faculty Master Classes
will focus on faculty demonstration and performances, giving Jazz students
an intimate and rare look at the interaction and processes involved
in a professional jazz performance career. Click
here to view Faculty biographies.
2008 Enrollment
Quotas
Alto Saxophone 2-3
Tenor Saxophone 2-3
Baritone Saxophone 1-2
Trumpet 4
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone 1
Trap-Set 1-2
Guitar 1-2
Bass (acoustic/electric) 1-2
Piano/Keyboard 1-2
