jazz workshop

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jazz workshop

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19 Exchange Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101

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workshopJuly 26-30, 2005

about the workshop &mcnally smith college of music

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spread the word“An exceptional program and caring atmosphere.” – Thaddeus Paul Sheppeck, 2004 workshop participant

“I’ve met incredible musicians here. This was the highlight of my summer.” – Jeremy Bergussan, 2004 workshop participant

Enrollment is limited. Registrations are accepted in the order received, so early registration is advised.

Pete Whitman: Saxophone, Flute, and ClarinetPete has toured the US, Japan, and Brazil with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and is the leader of the

award winning jazz sextet Departure Point. Other credits include: Minnesota Orchestra, Jack McDuff,

Randy Brecker, and the Woody Herman Orchestra. Pete has received both a B.M. and M.M. degrees in

Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas. He heads the Brass & Woodwinds Department at

McNally Smith College of Music.

Gary Gratz: KeyboardsGary has worked with Herb Wigley and Manfredo Fest and performed with

Tony Sandler, Marilyn McCoo and Othello Molineaux. He spent six years performing with the National

Football League, and has scored national commercial spots for Coca Cola, Discover Card, Target and

Porsche. Gary studied both music and electronics at Southwest State University. He heads the

Keyboard Department at McNally Smith College of Music.

Gordy Knudtson: Percussion

Gordy’s touring and recording credits include: Roy Buchanan, Ben Sidran, Patty Austin, Leo Kottke,

Sergio Mendes, Peter Ostroushko, Dave Brubeck, Ernie Watts, Phil Woods, Eddie Harris, Kevin

Mahogany, Diane Schuur, Jack MacDuff, and Chuck Berry. As the drummer for the Steve Miller Band,

he has performed extensively in the US, Europe and Japan, appeared on The Late Show with David

Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Gordy heads the Percussion Department at McNally

Smith College of Music.

instructor biosTerry Burns: Bass

Terry’s extensive performance and recording credits, include: Linda Rondstadt, Dewey Redman, Lee

Konitz, Jane Monheit, Freddy Hubbard, David Benoit, Stanley Turrentine, David "Fathead" Newman,

Billy Hart, Ray Bryant, Billy Higgins, Steve Slagle, and Billy Rodgers. Terry heads the Bass Department

at McNally Smith College of Music.

Dave Jensen: Trumpet Dave Jensen is a member of the Hornheads, a Billboard Award-winning jazz group. The Hornheads

have released two solo albums, and recorded on over fifty albums in the U.S., Argentina, Portugal,

and the U.K, including thirteen albums with Prince and the New Power Generation. Dave’s other

credits include: the Artie Shaw Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra Jr.,

and Rosemary Clooney. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music. Dave is on the

faculty at McNally Smith College of Music.

Cliff Wittstruck: Guitar Cliff’s performing and recording credits include James Brown and Chet Atkins. He is regularly featured

on the popular public radio program ‘A Prairie Home Companion’. He holds a B.M. degree from

Berklee College of Music and a M.M. from The New England Conservatory of Music in Jazz

Performance. Cliff is head of the Guitar Department at McNally Smith College of Music and co-chair of

the Music Performance division.

Jeff Rinear: Trombone

Jeff has performed with Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Marilyn McCoo, the Temptations, and toured

extensively with the Artie Shaw Orchestra. He holds a B.M. degree in Trombone Performance from

Berklee College of Music and a second degree in Music Education from the University of Minnesota. He

is on the faculty at McNally Smith College of Music.

workshop program(daily schedule – 10:10 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.)

Ensembles: 90 minutes of daily ensemble reading & improvisation. Styles, grooves and repertoire will be selected according to ensemble level and need. Reading and improvisation are emphasized.

Improvisational theory and strategies: Learn to create effective improvised solos through the study of chords, scales, ‘licks’ and riffs, which can then be applied to tunes studied in ensemble class.

Master Classes: Group master classes meet with a specialist on the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, woodwinds, piano, bass, guitar and drums.

Jazz history symposium/Faculty showcase performances: Study some of the most influential musicians in the history of Jazz. Presentations alternate daily with staff live performances.

Finale Saturday Concert: Open to friends, family and the general public, all ensembles perform the tunes they have studied all week. Performance is recorded live and CD copies are available to workshop participants for a nominal fee.

All levels welcome: teachers and/or students. Applicants should be at least 14 years old and have previous playing experience. Returning participants eligible for discount.

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Fees: Preregistration: $300; After June 1: $325

Returning participants: $250

McNally Smith College of Music invites you to a week of intensive jazz study with our nationally renowned faculty: July 26-30, 2005. You’ll work with some of the most accomplished instructors in the region, together with talented students of all levels, at our college campus in downtown, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

McNally Smith College of Music, with campuses in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Lubeck, Germany, and offers degrees in Music Performance, Music Production, Music Business and Recording Engineering. Founded in 1985, the accredited college features uniquely personalized instruction, providing its 450+ students with an authentic education in American popular music. www.mcnallysmith.edu

Mail to: Mary Holmes, McNally Smith Summer Jazz Workshop, 19 Exchange St E, St Paul MN 55101-2220

McNally Smith College of Music Summer Jazz Workshop July 26-30, 2005

McNally Smith College of Music Summer Jazz Workshop19 Exchange Street EastSaint Paul, MN 55101-2220Attn: Mary Holmes

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Questions? Contact Mary Holmes at 800-594-9500 x 2370 / mholmes@mcnallysmith.edu

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