Jazz

Jazz Band

Jazz Band is a full week of jazz studies including performing with a big band, studying jazz theory and improvisation, performing in combos, attending jazz master classes and having the option to study privately with one of IMC’s artist-teachers.  Campers performing in a combo will participate in a Friday afternoon performance, and big bands will perform on Saturday.  Guitar and bass students must bring their own amps, and drummers must bring their own drumset.  This program is open to students completing grades 7-12 with at least three years of playing experience.  Optional private lessons are highly encouraged!  Bass campers will be limited to one set of lessons.

Jazz Band – Grades 7-12 – July 13-19, 2025
$660 USD if registered before May 1 or $675 USD after May 1

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Vocal Jazz

Vocal Jazz is held during Session 5 in conjunction with the instrumental jazz program.  In addition to participating in jazz choir, campers will learn vocal jazz theory and improvisation, scat singing, vocal jazz stylings, solo singing techniques, and more!  This program is open to students completing grades 8-12 with a strong vocal background.  A $20 USD music fee is included in the registration fee to cover the purchase of camper music.  Music can be brought home at the end of the week.

Vocal Jazz – Grades 8-12 – July 13-19, 2025
$680 USD if registered before May 1 or $695 USD after May 1

Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!

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2025 Jazz Band Faculty – Session 5 – July 13-19, 2025

Instructor Info

Greg Gatien
Program Coordinator &
Saxophone Instructor
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba

Race Hoglund
Saxophone Instructor
Fargo, North Dakota

Bio

Monica Jones
Saxophone Instructor
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Dr. Matthew Patnode
Saxophone Instructor
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota

Kathie Van Lare
Trumpet Instructor
Calgary, Alberta

McKenzie Walpole

Trumpet Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Dr. Ryan Christianson

Trombone Instructor

Dallas Brass

Chicago, Ilinois

Faith Colobong
Trombone Instructor
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Graydon Cramer
Percussion Instructor
Brandon, Manitoba

Diogo Peixoto
Guitar Instructor
Brandon University

Max Johnk
Bass Instructor
Fargo, North Dakota

Jeff Presslaff
Piano Instructor
Winnipeg, Manitoba


2025 Vocal Jazz Faculty – Session 5 – July 13-19, 2025

Instructor Info

Cynthia Peyson Wahl

Program Coordinator & Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Heidi Wood

Instructor

Calgary, Alberta