June 29 – July 13, 2024
The 爵士乐学院 has been called the “non-pareil destination for attentive and engaged instruction in the improviser’s art” by DOWNBEAT Magazine. For two weeks this summer, 65 or so aspiring young musicians have the opportunity to learn from a faculty of top jazz practitioners who are also gifted educators. Young musicians are brought to their next level of musicianship through an intense curriculum designed to communicate the traditions of jazz and continue to inspire even after the program ends. 学生 work closely with faculty in daily combo rehearsals, improvisational and special classes. Private and semi-private lessons distinguish this institute from other similar summer 营地. Scholarship assistance is available.
The program kicks off with an inspirational jolt as students arrive just in time to 抓住了 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival 在 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, another aspect of this program that sets it apart. The evening concert series presents the Skidmore 教师 All-Stars and invited guest artists in performance, and afternoon master classes offer additional opportunities to learn from these master musicians. 学生 perform in downtown 萨拉托加温泉市 在 historic 咖啡莉娜 and twice on campus including 在 close of the program.
The Institute is led by Brian Carucci (Director) and Todd Coolman (Artistic Director). 以前的 students have successfully pursued jazz-related careers in the areas of performance, teaching and business and include Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Richie Barshay, Jonathan Batiste, Courtney Bryan, Ryan Cohan, Sullivan Fortner, James Francies, Brandon Lee, Noah Preminger, Christian Scott, Kendrick Scott, Walter Smith, Burniss Earl Travis and Myron Walden, among others.
The Skidmore 爵士乐学院 would like to thank the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, The Howard Bayne Fund, Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family, and members of the Skidmore College and surrounding communities for their generous support.
I’m beyond grateful to have learned from jazz masters and create amazing music with such talented likeminded people. I’ve never had more fun playing music in my life. –2023 Participant
