Interplay Jazz Experience – 2008
Interplay Founder and Director Fred Haas and
Coordinator Sabrina Brown (Miss Brown to you
)
Phone: 802-436-1282
Interplay students have called Interplay, “Brilliant, a joyous experience, nurturing, humbling and inspiring, and unforgettable.” Interplay has changed the lives of many of its participants, including its teachers! Interplay’s mission is to provide an opportunity for musicians of all ages to explore and experience all aspects of the creative process that is integral to the improvisational art of jazz.
Download a Brochure http://63.135.112.233/ipjazz/docs/Interplay_2008.pdf
email Fred for more informationmailto:fred.haas@dartmouth.edu
Woodstock, VT, a quaint, historic village in the middle of scenic Vermont, has been called “the prettiest small town in America” and the “quintessential New England village.” For 10 days in June (June 20– June 29), Woodstock will be opening its doors and its ears to Interplay Jazz. One will be able to hear concerts, jam sessions, classes on jazz improvisation and jazz history, and view jazz films on the historic Town Hall Theater’s big screen.
Students will meet daily to talk about upcoming activities, and then move into the flow of master classes, rehearsals, ear training, jazz theory, yoga, meditation and much more!
Local establishments will be hosting evening performances and jam sessions. And several beautiful Bed and Breakfasts, the Val Roc Motel, and the Woodstock Inn and Resort will be home to our students for the week.
Vocalists and Intermediate/Advanced Improvisers will have two days at the end of their time at Interplay to address issues specific to their level of experience after the Beginning/Intermediate Improvisers have their final performance. We will all have four days together (Monday - Thursday) to enjoy and support each other!
We feel that this new schedule concept will allow everyone to have some time together as well as a couple of days to focus on issues specific to their level of experience. We plan to have more meals together, morning as well as afternoon yoga classes, opportunities to play with a variety of groups as well as one specific ensemble throughout the week, work with different combo coaches, and provide more structured jam session opportunities.
The staff of Interplay has received a number of great suggestions and it is our goal to implement as many positive changes as we can to further your growth as well as ours. Please put these dates on your calendar and send me an email if you think you might be attending. I’ll be sure to send you an application early next year.
Beginning & Intermediate Instrumental Improvisers (June 21 – June 26)
Register Friday, June 20 (evening) and Saturday June 21 (classes will start on June 21 in the morning). We will have two days to work with you before the Vocalists and Intermediate/Advanced students arrive. This will give the faculty time to address any issues that are specific to your level of experience and offer classes to support your growth as an improviser. Your performance will be on Thursday afternoon (June 26) at noon, hopefully on the Green in Woodstock.
Receive combo music and practice tools prior to the beginning of Interplay
Transcend perceived limitations and experience enhanced creativity, mental clarity and confidence through daily yoga and meditation classes
Immerse yourself in small group practice and performance by playing with faculty and students daily structured rehearsals
Receive personal attention and support from faculty coaches
Learn jazz theory/improvisation and practice the techniques used by the masters
Transcribe and analyze tunes and solos from the original recordings
Participate in daily master classes on your instrument
Intermediate & Advanced Instrumental Improvisers (June 23 – June 29)
Register on Sunday evening, June 22 or Monday morning, June 23. Your performance will also be on Sunday June 29, late morning and early afternoon, with the vocalists. We'll have a couple of days to work on primarily instrumental concepts, then you will have numerous opportunities to work with vocalists, or continue on an instrumental track.
Reach for your full potential as a creative improvising musician
Rehearse and perform daily with other students and faculty in small ensembles
Focus on group and solo performance techniques, jazz composition, advanced ear training, solo transcription, repertoire, instrumental and vocal master classes
Immerse yourself in a week of challenging and rewarding jazz play
Participate in daily master classes on your instrument
Interplay Jazz Vocalists (June 23 – June 29)
Register on Sunday evening, June 22, and your classes will start on Monday morning, June 23. Your performance will be on Sunday June 29, late morning and early afternoon. You'll have two days to prepare your material (Monday and Tuesday) and then begin working on a daily basis with advanced students who will be available to accompany you.
Learn to use your voice to express yourself creatively in the jazz idiom
Receive three lead sheets of your choice (in your key) prior to the beginning of Interplay
Rehearse and perform in a variety of jazz styles (swing, ballads, Brazilian, scat, etc.)
Sing daily with experienced rhythm section players provided for rehearsal and performance
Enhance personal style and learn to blend effortlessly with other musicians and your audience through daily breath and body work
Learn to use effective tools to deal with stress, both physical and emotional
Participate in daily master classes on your instrument
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