Camps
Tritone Jazz at Interlochen
Interlochen, MI
Interlochen Center for the Arts
June 17-22, 2012
JAZZ IN THE WOODS
Our newest summer jazz camp is being held in conjunction with one of the country's premier educational institutions -- the legendary Interlochen Center for the Arts in picturesque northern Michigan.
Since 1928, The Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) has been providing outstanding instruction in a wide variety of arts for young people and adults. We’re delighted to add the Tritone summer jazz camp experience to Interlochen's adult arts program catalog.
This is an outstanding opportunity to study with Tritone’s carefully selected faculty in a beautiful, bucolic setting with 1,200 acres, 446 buildings,100 teaching and rehearsal areas, and nine formal performance venues – a rustic, artistic community, steeped in a tradition of quality instruction.
During Tritone Jazz week 2012, Interlochen will also be hosting its annual Writers' Retreat, an opportunity for a creative-writing significant other to join his or her jazzical partner for a creative experience in the woods.
Registration for Tritone Jazz at Interlochen is a two-step process.
1) Register and pay for Tritone camp tuition (personal check, VISA, or Mastercard).
2) Then reserve one of Interlochen’s comfortable sleeping rooms and sign up for meals. (See ACCOMMODATIONS below for room descriptions.)
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Rhythming A wake-up call to the essential rhythms of jazz, led by percussion faculty.
9:30 am Jazz Theory and Ear Training This is where the fundamentals of jazz improv happen. Self-placement in basic, intermediate, or advanced level classes. Chord/scale/mode relationships, developing your ear, and improvisational techniques.
10:30 am Big Band Rehearsal and Vocal Solo (or Ensemble) Sessions Camper big band prepares a program for the Thursday Concert. (Those not wishing to play in big band can form informal combos, practice, or take a break.)
Noon Lunch
1:30 pm Jazz Small Group Rehearsals and More Vocal Solo (or Ensemble) Sessions Join other campers of your experience and skill level in a small combo and prepare a set for the Friday concert. Vocalists work with a faculty piano accompanist.
3:00 pm Master Classes A group lesson taught by a master of your instrument/voice.
4:00 pm Free time for practice, informal jamming, or relaxation
5:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Evening Sessions SUNDAY: Faculty Concert and Orientation; MONDAY & TUESDAY: Faculty Showcase Concerts followed by conducted multi-level Camper Jam Sessions; WEDNESDAY: Camper self-conducted jam sessions; THURSDAY: Camper Big Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert; FRIDAY: Camper Combos and Vocal Showcase
FACULTY
Bill Carrothers (piano) Bill has been a leader on 20 recordings, all of which have received critical acclaim. His sideman credits have included some of the greatest names in jazz, including Freddie Hubbard, Lee Konitz, James Moody, Scott Colley, Buddy DeFranco, Billy Hart, Billy Higgins, Dave Douglas, Curtis Fuller, Eric Gravatt, Drew Gress, Tim Hagans, Ari Hoenig, Gary Peacock, Dewey Redman, Charlie Rouse, James Spaulding, Bill Stewart, Ben Street, Ira Sullivan, Toots Thielemans, and Benny Wallace. He has been featured in jazz festivals around the world, including the Audi Jazz Festival in Brussels, the Nevers Jazz Festival (where he shared the bill with Abbey Lincoln), the Montreal Jazz Festival, Jazz Middelheim, and the Marciac Festival in France.
Jose Encarnacion (saxes, reeds) Jose is a former professor of jazz saxophone at the Eastman School of Music and currently jazz performance coordinator at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. He received his master of music degree from the Eastman School of Music and his bachelor's degree from the Berklee College of Music, where he graduated magna cum laude. His performing experience includes work with salsa, jazz, and latin music performers as well as Bob Mintzer's big band, the Temptations, Natalie Cole, Doc Severinsen, Lou Rawls, New York Voices, Brasilia, and Ann Hampton Calloway. In 2002, Jose received the prestigious Schirmer Prize in Jazz Performance.
Jim Fox (guitar) First-call L.A. studio musician (and a first-rate magician as well). Jim has toured the world and recorded with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Jr., Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, Debby Boone, Rod Stewart, Michael Feinstein, Kenny Rankin, David Benoit, Laurindo Almeida, Steve Lawrence, Gordon Lightfoot, James Darren, The Temptations, and Bill Conti; with symphony orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and orchestras of most major U.S. cities; and with the Woody Herman and Henry Mancini orchestras.
Steve Houghton (drums and percussion) At 20, Steve won acclaim as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Gary Burton, Clay Jenkins, Shelly Berg, Toots Thielemans, Christian McBride, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Freddie Hubbard, Lyle Mays, Billy Childs, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Pat LaBarbara, Arturo Sandoval, Joe Henderson, Karrin Allyson and Maureen McGovern. Along the way he has published more than 30 books, videos and DVDs including Rhythm Section Workshop for Jazz Directors, a DVD-book series that addresses the entire rhythm section. Steve is currently professor of percussion and jazz at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
Clay Jenkins (trumpet and flugelhorn) Clay is a red-hot performer/educator/recording artist whose credits include performances and/or recordings with the Stan Kenton, Harry James, Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and Clayton-Hamilton Jazz orchestras; vocalists Diana Krall, Kurt Elling, Natalie Cole, and many others. He's currently a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music and a member of Trio East and the Eastman Jazz Quartet. Four recordings as leader.
Darmon Meader (vocal jazz) Founder of the legendary New York Voices, Darmon serves as that group's music director, chief composer, arranger, vocalist and guiding spirit. With New York Voices, he has released numerous recordings on the GRP, RCA/Victor, Concord and MCGJazz labels. In 2008, he also released his much anticipated debut solo CD, And So Am I, a collection of jazz standards and original works that reflects his varied interests and skills as a singer, saxophonist, writer and arranger. Darmon is increasingly busy as a soloist, sideman, studio musician, and clinician at jazz workshops around the globe, and we're delighted that he'll be able to join us for two camps this summer.
Jim Pugh (trombone) After attending Duquesne University and graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Jim toured extensively with the Woody Herman Band and with Chick Corea. His trombone can be heard in collaboration with leading classical and popular artists and orchestras such as Yo-Yo Ma, Steely Dan, Eos, Concordia, St. Luke’s Orchestra, André Previn, Paul Simon, Barbara Streisand, Tony Bennett, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Pink Floyd, and Frank Sinatra. His playing can also be heard on film soundtracks including A League of Their Own, When Harry Met Sally, and Meet Joe Black; and on hit Broadway cast recordings City of Angels, Fosse and Victor/Victoria. His compositions are regularly featured on National Public Radio’s most popular programs. Jim is currently on faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ike Sturm (bass) Ike is a bassist, composer and bandleader in New York City, where he serves as Music Director for the Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter’s Church in Manhattan (the “Jazz Church.”) He has performed with jazz giants such as Gene Bertoncini, Donny McCaslin, Bobby McFerrin, Ben Monder, Ingrid Jensen, Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler and many others. He has played on four DownBeat award-winning recordings as well as Steve Reich’s releases on Canteloupe and Nonesuch Records. Ike studied jazz and classical bass, music education and composition while earning bachelor's and master's degrees at the Eastman School of Music. He has studied extensively with legendary bassist Dave Holland. His latest recording, Jazz Mass, received 4 1/2 stars and was named among the “Best of 2010" in DownBeat magazine.
Fred Sturm (big band, combo, theory) Tritone co-owner Fred Sturm is the Director of Jazz and Improvisational Music at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin and former Chair of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by Bobby McFerrin, Wynton Marsalis, Bob Brookmeyer, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, and other notables. He was the 2003 recipient of the ASCAP/IAJE Commission In Honor of Quincy Jones, a prize granted annually to one established jazz composer of international prominence. He is the author of Changes Over Time: The Evolution of Jazz Arranging, Kenny Wheeler: Collected Works on ECM, and Maria Schneider: Evanescence. His teaching concept titled All Ears: Improvisation, Aural Training, and the Creative Process is used by educators worldwide.
THE COST
Standard tuition: $945. Interlochen alumni receive a $50 discount and pay only $895.
Lodging prices and information here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Stay on the legendary Interlochen campus at reduced Tritone rates. Two types of on-campus lodging are available to Tritone campers:
Hotel Room in the Stone Hotel. Rooms are compact and comfortable, with one queen or two twin beds, bath, and heating/air-conditioning units. The discounted rate for Tritone campers is $98.50 per night.
Scholarship Cabin. These older cabins have been remodeled into comfortable, self-contained units with one, two, or three bedrooms. Their rustic nature fits perfectly in the woodsy ambiance that is Interlochen. They contain heating units, but not air conditioning, and the need for either really depends on the climate in any particular year (mid-June is usually beautiful and moderate). Tritone camper rate is $78.50 per night.
Wi-fi and cellular services are available throughout the Interlochen campus.
NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT
Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, MI (airport code: TVC). Interlochen shuttle service is available to and from the airport.
As an alternative, think about the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, a two-hour drive from Interlochen.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your instrument (keyboards and drum sets will be supplied, but drummers should bring their own cymbals and sticks), a music notebook, and pencils. Some campers also like to bring a recording device to capture memorable lessons, record themselves with their combos, etc.
- Jazz fake book. We supply all the music you'll need for big bands, combos, and jam sessions, but you might want to bring one of the more popular fake books (Hal Leonard's Real Books or Chuck Sher's New Real Books) for practicing or informal jamming.
- Your Instrument(s). You won't need them Sunday night, but you will starting Monday morning. (We supply music stands, but if you have a portable one that you can easily pack, please do. )
CHECK-IN
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, June 17.
MEALS
Meals are are an important part of the Tritone experience -- your opportunity to meet informally with faculty and other campers. In Interlochen's dining facilities, cafeteria-style breakfast, lunch and dinner are available for the extremely reasonable price of $7 each -- pay as you go. Each meal offers a wide array for every palate, including vegetarian and vegan selections.
GETTING HERE
The Interlochen Center for the Arts is located at 4000 Highway M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643. Directions available here.
OTHER STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
A Family Place. The Interlochen/Traverse City area offers a broad range of activities for non-jazzers in the family -- all kinds of lakefront activities (on both Lake Michigan and Green Lake, on the ICA campus) as well as golf, winery and brewery tours, antiquing, adventure parks, museums, and more. Here is a great place to find all the glories of this part of northern Michigan.
What to wear. Most of the camp is very casual. Shorts, jeans and t-shirts are recommended, but you may wish to bring something dressier for the final concerts.
Build some chops. If it has been a while since you played, you might want to spend some time with your instrument. Start slowly and try to play a little every day to gradually restore your chops or your voice. You'll need them.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of ongoing concern about youthful campers, the Interlochen Center for the Arts is a dry campus. However, a number of restaurants and clubs serving adult beverages are nearby, some within easy walking distance.
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
- You are not officially registered until we receive a $100 deposit.
- Payment in full is required 14 days before the first day of the camp.
- Cancellations 30 days or more before the first day of the camp = full refund.
- Cancellations 14-30 days before the first day of camp = payment refunded, but not deposit.
- CANCELLATION LESS THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP = NO REFUND.