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
Add a set of two Private Lessons with one of our Artist Faculty for only $35!
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!
2024 Jazz Band Faculty - Session 5 - July 14-20, 2024
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 | Greg Gatien Program Coordinator & Saxophone Instructor Brandon University Brandon, Manitoba Bio |
| Race Hoglund Saxophone Instructor Fargo, North Dakota Bio |
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 | Monica Jones Saxophone Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
 | Dr. Matthew Patnode Saxophone Instructor North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Bio |
 | Dr. Kyle Norris Trumpet Instructor Buena Vista University Storm Lake, Iowa Bio |
 | Kathie Van Lare Trumpet Instructor Calgary, Alberta Bio |
| McKenzie Walpole Trumpet Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
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 | Ryan Christianson Trombone Instructor Dallas Brass Chicago, IL Bio |
 | Faith Colobong Trombone Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
 | Graydon Cramer Percussion Instructor Brandon, Manitoba Bio |
 | Diogo Da Silva Guitar Instructor Brandon University Bio |
| Max Johnk Bass Instructor Fargo, North Dakota Bio |
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 | Jeff Presslaff Piano Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Website |
2023 Vocal Jazz Faculty - Session 5 - July 16-22, 2023
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 | Cynthia Peyson Wahl Program Coordinator & Instructor Regina, Saskatchewan Bio July 14-20, 2024 |
 | Brittany Mielnichuk Instructor Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |
| Alanna Fast Accompanist Winnipeg, Manitoba Bio |