Summer Jazz Workshop at William Paterson University

Experience an Award-Winning Tradition

Our 26th annual Summer Jazz Workshop is now open to all ages, 14 and older. The Workshop offers a week-long intensive and immersive experience for beginner, intermediate, and advanced instrumentalists or vocalists. In-depth knowledge of jazz or jazz improvisation is not required. The SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP provides: Seven intense days of improvisation and performance for students age 14 and older The option to commute or reside on campus; adult participants (18 and older) must commute* Daily intensive 3-hour ensemble rehearsals; improvisation, arranging, and jazz history classes with outstanding faculty and staff Private lessons and master classes World-renowned jazz artists in nightly concerts and meet-the-artist sessions An evening at a New York City jazz club A final concert with students and resident faculty *All participants, both commuters and residents, can take advantage of the University’s practice facilities, food court and cafeteria, and recreational activities.

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As a past Summer Jazz Workshop participant, we cordially invite you to attend selected WPU Jazz Studies Senior Recitals of our amazing college musicians! You may attend as many of these recitals as you wish. This is truly our Jazz Studies Program at its best!   DATES Tues. 4/23 6:45 PM: Jaime Bryce  8:30 PM: Jianing Yang    Wed. 5/1:  6:45: Rise Ozkan  8:30: Gayeon (Karen) Heo*    Fri. 4/26: 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM: Walter Gorra and Joey Kendrick (joint recital)* Please RSVP two days prior to the concert planning to attend by e-mailing the date(s) and time(s) of the concert(s) attending to YOUTHPROGRAMS@WPUNJ.EDU

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