PIANO POWER!

Sponsored by Corvallis-OSU Piano International and

Oregon State University, School of Arts and Communication

JAZZ WORKSHOP SERIES

July (13, 16, 20, 23, 24) 2015

Oregon State University campus

The COPI Jazz Workshop Series is designed to give pianists a method to learn and play from jazz charts (lead sheets) as a soloist and/or part of a jazz ensemble. The workshops will cover harmony (chords), jazz styles and improvisation. Each workshop will include instruction followed by interactive rehearsing and “jamming.” Students will be expected to practice at home between workshops. Prior jazz study is not required. This workshop series is designed for pianists high school age and up, including college students and adults. Minimum age is 14.

Director and Instructor: Jill Hickenlooper Jill Hickenlooper is an Oregon native now living near Albany. Jill is an independent piano instructor and performer specializing in jazz, accompanying, and church music. She performs throughout the Willamette Valley as both a jazz soloist and ensemble member. She received her BA in Music Education from George Fox University, and has been an OMTA and Federated Music Clubs teacher/member for many years. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and an adjudicator for various organizations. Instructor: Dr. David Servias David Servias has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Washington and currently teaches music at Oregon State University. Well-regarded as an accompanist and chamber musician, he has served as a staff accompanist at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan for several summers, and has appeared in music departments throughout Washington, Idaho, and Oregon accompanying recitals, juries, lessons, auditions and master classes. Also at home playing jazz and popular music, David has played in church groups, jazz combos and big bands and has performed in restaurants, nightclubs, and on cruise ships. David studied jazz piano with Charles Argersinger and Marc Seales. Assistant Instructor: Bryson Skaar Bryson Skaar holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Oregon State University where he continues to study with Dr. Rachelle McCabe. He works as a church pianist and freelance pianist for soloists, ensembles, and theatre productions in the Corvallis-Philomath area. Bryson is an avid jazz pianist and performs regularly with jazz combos within and outside of OSU. He has found liberty in improvisation that is vital to his relationship with music.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Orientation and Opening Faculty Recital

Monday, July 13, 7:00 PM, OSU, Benton Hall Room 303 Sessions

Mondays & Thursdays, July 13, 16, 20, and 23; 7:00 – 9:30 PM, Benton Hall.

Participants will learn:

• To play from charts as a soloist and in a jazz trio. • Grooves…swing, Latin, jazz waltz, rock, and ballads. • Basics of jazz/blues harmony and improvisation. • To “voice” chords and to “comp”.

Final Student and Faculty Gig

Friday, July 24 at a public venue in Corvallis (TBA) ENROLLMENT In order to maximize individual attention for each student, enrollment is limited to 18. Selection for students under 18 will be based on teacher recommendation. REQUIREMENTS AND FEE The camp is designed for pianists with intermediate to advanced skill level. Students should be able to play hands together, to read at least one line of notation accurately, and have an understanding of major/minor scales and chords. Application deadline is June 22, 2015; however, late applicants may be considered if there is room. The camp fee is $130, payable with registration. Cancellation Policy: If the student needs to cancel, the fee will be refunded in full if the student withdraws before June 22, 2015. If the student withdraws after June 22, half the fee will be refunded. Students will receive e-mail confirmation of acceptance by June 25. APPLICATION See last page. QUESTIONS? Contact Jill Hickenlooper By Email: jillstudio@aol.com By Phone: 503-949-5722 (leave message)

JAZZ AT THE PIANO

Application STUDENT INFORMATION Name ______________________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Mailing address ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Email address ______________________________________________ Total years of piano study __________

School/University and grade or year in college next fall, if applicable:

______________________________________________________________________________________ OMTA Syllabus Level, if applicable __________ Jazz band experience (describe briefly)_______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Application deadline is June 22, 2015. Mail application form and check in the amount of $130 made out to COPI to:

Jazz at the Piano c/o Jill Hickenlooper, Director 3193 Jefferson-Marion Rd. Jefferson OR 97352

=============================================================== (The following section is for high school students only) TEACHER SIGNATURE Name of current music teacher ____________________________________________________________ Teacher comments (use back of page, if necessary): Teacher’s signature and phone/email ______________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION (students under 18) Parent Name ______________________________________________ Phone _________________________ Email address ___________________________________________________ Cell Phone ______________________ Alternate emergency contact and phone number: ______________________________________________