Faculty:
Sam Burtis - Brass
Matt Vashlishan - Saxophone
Skip Wilkins - Piano
Paul Rostock- Bass
Spencer Reed - Guitar
Bill Goodwin - Drums
Kent Heckman - Red Rock Recording Studio
COTA Camp Jazz embraces all instrumental and vocal learners age 12 and up. Applicants can apply at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. Every day, campers will receive focused instruction as they rehearse in combos and study improvisation, theory, ear-training, history and more. Campers also have the option to participate in jam sessions, take private lessons, and choose from a variety of special electives such as composition, arranging, technology, and music business. Throughout the week, our world-class faculty and special guests will be presenting master classes and offering in-depth Q & A's on "all things jazz." Camp Jazz Culminates on Saturday with each combo recording at the renowned Red Rock Recording Studio, followed on Sunday by our "COTA Camp Jazz Presents" performance, featuring all camp combos and special guests. Master Classes:
Monday - Bob Dorough - Performance
Tuesday - Dave Liebman - Transcription
Wednesday - Bobby Avey - Composition
Thursday - Dr. Matt Vashlishan - Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection
Friday - Marko Marcinko - Latin Jazz
Historic Delaware Water Gap, PA Campus:
Deer Head Inn (the oldest continuously running jazz club in the country)
The Castle Inn
Red Rock Recording Studio
Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection at East Stroudsburg University's Kemp Library
Tuition, Room & Board:
Camp Jazz tuition is $750, but students who register on or before April 30th, 2017 will receive a 10% discount. Housing is available at East Stroudsburg University for CampJazz students who live too far to commute daily. The cost for room and board (breakfast and dinner included) is $450.
