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 12-18, 2026
$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!

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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 12-18, 2026
$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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2026 Jazz Band Faculty – Session 5 – July 12-18, 2026

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

Isaac Homuth

Trumpet Instructor

Fargo, North Dakota

Dylan Pilcher

Trumpet Instructor

Toronto, Ontario

Kathie Van Lare

Trumpet Instructor

Calgary, Alberta

Dr. Ryan Christianson

Trombone Instructor

Dallas Brass

Chicago, Ilinois

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


2026 Vocal Jazz Faculty – Session 5 – July 12-18, 2026

Instructor Info

Cynthia Peyson Wahl

Program Coordinator & Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba

;

Heidi Wood

Instructor

Calgary, Alberta

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Jon Day

Instructor & Accompanist

Calgary, Alberta