June 13–16, 2010 FEATURING ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Danny Cecil Paul Deathereage Ross Whitaker

Directed by Joe Carucci, assistant professor of jazz, saxophone, and music education at the University of Minnesota, Morris vocal and instrumental instruction

The University of Minnesota, MorrisAs one of five campuses of the University of Minnesota, Morris has a unique mission and offers the best of both in the world of higher education—a small, close-knit campus complemented by the power of a world-renowned research university system. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools declares Morris “a model liberal arts college.” Morris rivals the top private liberal arts colleges in selectivity, academic rigor, and educational opportunities—at a public school price.

The Morris student body is comprised of about 1,700 students representing 28 states and 14 countries. All Morris classes are taught by professors, ninety-eight percent of whom hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field.

Morris is a national leader in advanced sustainable environmental efforts that touch nearly all aspects of campus life—power, food, water, transportation, waste-stream infrastructure, academic study, and quality of life. Morris has a long history of excellence in music education and entertainment for the greater community. It currently has four jazz ensembles and numerous jazz combos. All of the Morris jazz ensembles tour every year, including biennial trips to New Orleans, LA. Morris musicians have performed for many music conventions, including the Minnesota Music Educators Association convention in Minneapolis and the North Central Music Educators National Conference in Chicago, as well as a variety of functions including festivals, clinics, performing arts series, and private events. They performed at Carnegie Hall with the Count Basie Orchestra. Their international venues have included the Montreux, North Sea, and Vienne Jazz Festivals.

2010 marks the 32nd anniversary of UMM’s long-running and highly popular Jazz Fest, held annually in the spring. The three-day event features clinics for high school jazz bands from throughout the state with residencies by internationally-known guest artists.

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Join us for an action-packed excursion into the world of jazz improvisation. Be a part of the third annual summer jazz camp for high school musicians at the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM)! Whether you already enjoy playing jazz solos or you are ready to learn how to improvise, this session is for you.

The Jazz ExperienceWe will start at square one, doing call and response, learning about chord construction, developing an understanding of jazz theory, working on transcriptions of famous solos, internalizing licks, and learning about the characteristics of American Jazz Styles. The clinic is open to high school musicians currently in grades 8–12 with a range of music and jazz backgrounds: from beginners to experienced, there will be sessions designed for your needs and interests.

This year we are adding a vocal jazz component to the program—again, sessions designed for all levels of vocalists.

Overview of the ProgramWe will begin on Sunday, June 13 with our opening session at 2 p.m. The four clinic days will be full, with activities planned throughout the day and during the evenings. When we’re not playing jazz, there will be free time for socializing, recreation, and lots of jamming. Six UMM jazz students will serve as music assistants, mentoring participants during the day and supervising the residence hall.

Final ConcertThe clinic will end with the big closing concert for family and friends on Wednesday evening, June 16. In addition, there will be informal concerts each night of the program, where guest artists and students perform.

Program Cost The entire cost for the four-day program is $350, which includes housing, meals, lessons, all materials, and a Jazz Experience T-Shirt. Register by April 30 and qualify for the early registration rate of $325 (see registration form). Some income-based scholarships are available.

Visit the Summer Jazz Experience website for complete program information.

www.morris.umn.edu/summerjazz

Guest Artists—Danny Cecil, Paul Deatherage, and Ross Whitaker Guest artists Danny Cecil, Paul Deatherage, and Ross Whitaker will work with participants throughout the four-day program. They will instruct you in individual lessons and small combo sessions, direct the large groups, and focus on improvisation techniques.

Danny Cecil–BassDanny Cecil was raised in a home filled with music. After trying several different instruments he decided on the bass. He received a bachelor of arts in music and a master in music education from the University of Kentucky. Over the years he has shared the stage with Bob Mintzer, Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, and Sam Rivers. In addition to SoundFoundry, Danny performs with the DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra, Osland-Dailey Jazztet, and many bluegrass and rock bands in the Lexington area.

Paul Deatherage–PercussionDrummer Paul Deatherage was born and raised in rural Crossville, Tennessee. He studied percussion and music education at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, earning a bachelor of music in music education in 2005. He received his master of music in percussion performance from the University of Kentucky in 2009. He currently lives in Lexington, Kentucky where he has a very active performing career, maintains a private percussion studio, and teaches percussion at local public schools. He has shared the stage with Bob Mintzer, Miles Osland, Zach Brock, Arlo Guthrie, Roberto Sion, DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra, Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors, Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed in Carnegie Hall.

Ross Whitaker–GuitarGuitarist Ross Whitaker was born in Lexington, Kentucky. His undergraduate years found him studying at Bellarmine University and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music before finishing his bachelor of arts in music at the University of Kentucky. He has since continued at the University of Kentucky with graduate studies in musicology. As a performer, Ross has a broad range of experience. He has shared the stage with Bob Mintzer, Daniel Weatherspoon, and Lorrie Morgan, and opened for Karl Denson, Brian Auger, and RAQ. He performs regularly with the Ross Whitaker Trio and maintains a private teaching studio.

Faculty—Joe Carucci, Dustin Retzlaff, and Jenna McSwain

Joe CarucciSaxophonist Joe Carucci was raised in Clifton Park, New York. He received his bachelor of music from the Eastman School of Music and his master of music and doctor of musical arts from the University of Kentucky. He has studied saxophone with Dr. Ramon Ricker, Professor Miles Osland, and the late Mr. Nick Brignola. His compositions have been featured throughout the United States by bands such as the Vancouver-Victoria Jazz Orchestra, University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble, Oliver Ames High School Jazz Ensemble, UCLA Jazz Ensemble, UMM Jazz Ensembles, Megasax Quartet, and the Joe Carucci Big Band.

Dustin RetzlaffBassist Dustin Retzlaff grew up in the Morris area and earned his bachelor of arts in music degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris in 2005, studying bass. Retzlaff has taught music and performed in numerous jazz ensembles, musical theater shows, and jazz festivals. He completed a master’s degree in Jazz Studies in 2009 from the University of South Carolina. Currently, Retzlaff is a doctor of arts candidate at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley.

Jenna McSwainJenna McSwain grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, where she attended Charleston County School of the Arts, studying piano. She earned her bachelor of music degree from the University of South Carolina, where she studied jazz piano, classical piano, voice, and Brazilian Portuguese. McSwain led the house band at one of Columbia’s top jazz venues, The Blue Martini. She is currently pursuing a master of music degree in the University of Northern Colorado Jazz Studies program, and sings in the school’s premiere vocal jazz ensemble. McSwain also teaches a vocal jazz ensemble, and a studio of voice and piano students.