The intense five-week instructional program features classes in:
„` Theory and Composition
„` Improvisation and Orchestration
„` Jazz Idiom and Career Management

Additionally, the students, middle school age through college age, are taught career and business disciplines critical to success in future endeavors:
„` Respect for authority
„` Individual roles in the group process
„` Organization
„` Scheduling and meeting deadlines
„` Planning and budgeting resources
„` Public relations, marketing and public speaking

The program is a combination of master-classes, lectures, small and large ensemble participation, and field trips. As participants in the Summer Jazz Workshop, students are exposed to subjects not fully covered by public school systems and are highly motivated by positive role models.

Camp Type:  Day Year Established: 1971 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 11 to 21 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Bubbha Thomas Camp Director(s): Ronald Thornton/Craig Green Nearest Large City: Dallas Off Season Rental: No

Camp Focus: Arts Camps: Music

Art Activities:

Academic Activities:

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Additional Activities:
Weekly performances for community & opening performance for Houston International Jazz Festival

Summer Jazz Workshop

June 12 - July 15, 2006

Texas Southern University/Willowridge High School

$400 per student - Family discount available