August 15-20, 2021
Killington Grand Resort Hotel
Mission Statement
Jazz in the Mountains is organized to assist experienced adult instrumentalists in realizing rewarding musical growth in a socially-enjoyable atmosphere of common goals and shared experiences.
Every element of the jazz camp experience is considered with [as far as is reasonable] these goals in mind:
Every element of the jazz camp experience is considered with [as far as is reasonable] these goals in mind:
- focus on the musical growth and jazz education of campers
- educational-centered more than performance-centered priorities
- make meaningful and deliberate choices about activities
- create an individual musical growth plan for each camper [advice on how to continue your progress from where you are]
- expect campers of similar & dissimilar abilities to work together and support each other
- offer opportunities for improvisation and approaches to it
- provide the structure for a positive social experience
- staff the camp with individuals with musical, interpersonal, and educational strengths, and who respect life-long learning
Covid-19 Strategies
All attendees of the August 2021 Jazz in the Mountains camp must have received a Covid-19 vaccine, and have provided certification of such, before May 15, 2021. Any updates to these requirements will be published on the website as new therapies, advice, and regulations become available.
Program
Besides the afternoon clinics & sectionals, the evening performances and jam sessions, a primary focus - and one of the major activities of campers at JAZZ IN THE MOUNTAINS - will be membership in one of FOUR ensembles with rehearsals, practice, and preparation leading up to the Thursday Evening Performance. Issues of ensemble sound, jazz interpretation, styles, improvisation, technique, personal sound, repertoire, and stage presence will be part of that preparation. Patience, cooperation, contributions to the community, and growth through constructive criticism will be hallmarks of a successful jazz experience.
The FOUR ensembles we expect to use as the structure for that experience will include:
Big Band – directed by Charlie Sarling
Big Band - directed by Rich Davidian
Octet - directed by Ray Vega
Nonet - directed by Glendon Ingalls
If accepted, your placement in one of these ensembles will be decided based on the best potential balance of instrumentation for the ensemble and match with the director. If you have a preference, we will try to take that into consideration as well.
The FOUR ensembles we expect to use as the structure for that experience will include:
Big Band – directed by Charlie Sarling
Big Band - directed by Rich Davidian
Octet - directed by Ray Vega
Nonet - directed by Glendon Ingalls
If accepted, your placement in one of these ensembles will be decided based on the best potential balance of instrumentation for the ensemble and match with the director. If you have a preference, we will try to take that into consideration as well.
Sample Schedule: August 15-20, 2021
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00a | [Set-up Oscar II-III] | [Strike Oscar II-III] | ||||
| 07:00a | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | B'fast / " | B'fast / " | |
| 09:00a | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals+ BandGear --> Oscar | Next year sign-up/Checkout by 11am | |
| 12:00p | [Lunch on your own] | [Lunch on your own] | [Lunch on your own] | [Lunch on your own] | ||
| 01:00p | Clinics | Clinics | Clinics | Dress Rehearsals | ||
| 02:00p | Clinic or Sectional | Clinic or Sectional | Clinic or Sectional | Dress Rehearsals | ||
| 03:00p | Sectional or Nonets/Octets | Sectional or Nonets/Octets | Sectional or Nonets/Octets | Dress Rehearsals | ||
| 04:00p | [Check-in] | Sectional or Nonets/Octets | Sectional or Nonets/Octets | Sectional or Nonets/Octets | [break] | |
| 05:00p | Cocktails/staff jam | [break] | [break] | [break] | [break] | |
| 06:00p | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | |
| 07:00p | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Ens Performance | |
| 08:00p | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | Band rehearsals | ||
| 09:00p | 2 jam sessions | 2 jam sessions | Staff concert | Artist Concert | ||
| 10:00p | Cocktails | |||||
| 11:00p | 2 jam sessions | [Set-up Oscar II-III] | [Strike Oscar II-III] | |||
| 12:00a |
Possible Mid-Day M-T-W Schedule
| Oscar III | Oscar I | Gateway | Escapade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00p | Clinic | Bone Sect BBand B | Clinic | Clinic |
| 2:00p | Clinic | Sax Sect BBand A | Bone Sect BBand A | Tpt Sect BBand A |
| 3:00p | Rhythm Sect BBand A | Sax Sect BBand B |
Octet Rehearsal | Nonet B Rehearsal |
| 4:00p | Tpt Sect BBand B | Rhythm Sect BBand B | Octet Rehearsal | Nonet B Rehearsal |
Possible Clinics
[Only a few of these will be offered the first year.]
Latin influence on jazz
Section work in the big band
What inspires you?
Improv. techniques/approaches - various levels
Combo conventions
Supporting the soloist
Jam session conventions
Stage presence
Technique on your instrument
Sight reading
Listening
Latin influence on jazz
Section work in the big band
What inspires you?
Improv. techniques/approaches - various levels
Combo conventions
Supporting the soloist
Jam session conventions
Stage presence
Technique on your instrument
Sight reading
Listening
Fees
- Each CAMPER FEE is comprised of: guest room fee, meal fee, amenities, concert admissions, and tuition fee (including staff, activity rooms, and program costs).
- Each SPOUSE/PARTNER FEE is comprised of: guest room fee, meal fee, amenities, and concert admissions - no tuition.
- Meals include dinner Sunday-Thursday, and breakfast Monday-Friday.
| Option | Accomodations | Price | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Private Room (King Bed) | $2,190 | $900 |
| 2 | Shared room w/ Another Camper (2 Queens) | $1,790 per camper | $650 per camper |
| 3 | Shared suite w/ Another Camper (Queen, Murphy Queen, w/ Kitchenette) | $1,890 per camper | $650 per camper |
| 4 | Room w/ Spouse or Partner (King Bed) | $1,790 for camper; $950 for spouse | $650 for camper; $350 for spouse |
| 5 | Suite w/ Spouse or Partner (Queen, Murphy Queen, w/ Kitchenette) | $1,890 for camper; $1,050 for spouse | $650 for camper; $350 for spouse |
Deposits for each attendee are due when the registration form is filed.
The total fee for each attendee is due before June 1, 2021.
The total fee for each attendee is due before June 1, 2021.
Graduate-level college credit may be available through Castleton University. Click here for more information.
Terms and Conditions
Your participation at Jazz in the Mountains [Jazz Camp] is contingent on your acceptance of a few conditions and expectations, some set by the Killington Grand Resort Hotel, and some by Jazz in the Mountains. We'll try to make this "fine print" as straightforward as possible. If you don't understand any aspect, we expect you to ask. You will be asked to sign the Terms and Conditions later on - during the registration phase.