Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues announces the guest artist for JazzFest Jazz Camp. Harry Watters will be joining JazzFest Jazz Camp in 2017!
Jazz Trombonist Harry Watters travels nationally and internationally as a Jupiter Artist. He holds degrees from the University of North Texas and the University of New Orleans. Harry has performed with a long list of distinguished artists, including Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Peter Nero, Carl Fontana and James Moody and has appeared as a featured soloist with bands and orchestras around the world. Watters resides with his family in Alexandria, Virginia.
Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues JazzFest Jazz Camp 2017 will be July 11-15 and will take place on the campus of the University of Sioux Falls. At camp, students will learn from incredible instructors and guest artist Harry Watters through a variety of offerings. Camp class offerings include Jazz improvisation, Jazz Theory, History of Jazz, Combo Rehearsal, Big Band Rehearsal, Lessons, Concerts, Master Classes, evening concerts with faculty, guests, and students.
A huge highlight at camp is performing on stage at JazzFest! The top camp band will perform on the Main Stage at JazzFest with Harry Watters. JazzFest is the biggest jazz and blues festival in the upper Midwest! Featuring past performances by Joe Walsh, Gary Clark Jr., Gov’t Mule, The Fray, Andra Day, George Thorogood, Sheryl Crow, the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Little Feat, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, North Mississippi Allstars, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bettye LaVette, Tower of Power, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, and many, many more.
Last year a vocal component was added to JazzFest Jazz Camp. Vocalists will learn to sing with an ensemble, combo and develop “jazz” singing skills. Special lessons will be available such as style, interpretation, vocal technique, introduction to music theory, scat singing and more. Plus, top vocalists will be featured with the jazz combos at JazzFest.
Eligibility: All incoming 7th through completed12th-gradee musicians and vocalists may apply for submission.
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The Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society seeks an Executive Director. Job description and details here.
JazzFest 2018 will be held on July 20th & 21st!
