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Come participate in a creative and celebratory jazz education experience like no other! The University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive at the 2024 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is a unique and innovative 6-day jazz educational opportunity open to all high school and undergraduate university aged students (up to age 21).

Under the guidance of highly skilled professional jazz educators/performers, The University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive music education jazz camp will explore jazz music in an engaging hands-on way. 

The University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive dates are July 6-12, 2024 (inclusive). This camp runs daily from 10 AM-4:00 PM. There are no jazz camp scheduled activities in the evenings.

The University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive once again will offer an extensive and broad range of valued musical experiences and opportunities that includes:

• Instruction in jazz history, jazz theory, jazz improvisation, jazz ensemble, jazz composition and arranging
• Artist career development
• Meeting like-minded peers from across Western Canada eager to develop their own jazz-specific music skill sets and peer networks
• Challenging opportunities for students of all music ability levels
• Significant one on one instruction by our all Canadian faculty
• Participants will receive a full Festival Pass. University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive pass holders will be entitled to attend all 2024 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival events. Passes must be presented in person with ID for admission to events. 19+ events also require photo ID for proof of age.

What makes this experience particularly exciting and unique is the opportunity for students to interact with touring musicians performing at the festival. In addition to our wonderful University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive faculty there may be opportunities for selected touring musicians to drop by to meet the participants and to hold a workshop for these students. For example, a few years ago jazz/commercial drummer Steve Smith dropped by the University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive to share some of his vast musical and professional insights with program participants!

A final public performance for the 2024 University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive participants is scheduled for July 12, 2024 at 2:30PM in Quance Theatre (located in the Education Building at the University of Saskatchewan). Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Registrants: Please note that applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. As such, we highly encourage you to consider applying sooner than later.

Every effort will be made to match student age and ability level to similar students to maximize learning and enjoyment for all participants.

All Instrumentalists (all instrument types) and all vocalists are welcome to apply!

All applicants to the program must submit an application. A participation fee of $150 applies for each musician accepted into the program. Students from outside Saskatoon are welcome to participate however all are responsible for their own transportation, accommodations and meals to/from the UofS campus which is where all University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive activities are to take place. 

Payment methods for registration: Cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or cheque (payable to Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Inc.). Note: Cheques will not be cashed until after the applicant has been informed they have been accepted.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications open: April 3, 2024 (register below)

Application deadline:  June 24, 2024

CONTACT

Questions regarding University of Saskatchewan Jazz Intensive educational content may be directed to Coordinator Dean McNeill at dean.mcneill@usask.ca. 

Questions about registration may be directed to Jazz Festival Executive Director Shannon Josdal at shannon@saskjazz.com.

REGISTER HERE