Sunday
Check-in & Registration
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Funkhouser Dorm Patio
Welcome to the National Jazz Workshop at Shenandoah Conservatory! Check in and confirm registration to begin your experience.
Ensemble Placement Auditions
3pm – 4:30pm
Various Locations
Audition after your check in and register at National Jazz Workshop. Please prepare your audition music in advance.
Dinner
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with other National Jazz Workshop participants in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Workshop Orientation
6:30pm
Armstrong Concert Hall
All participants are invited to attend the opening National Jazz Workshop orientation session.
Concert: NJW All-star Alumni Band
7:00pm
Armstrong Concert Hall
The National Jazz Workshop All-star Alumni Band kicks off this year's program with a special concert featuring an array of jazz standards.
Student Jam Sessions
After Concert
Various Locations
All National Jazz Workshop students are invited to play in an array of student jam sessions outside and/or in Ruebush Hall and Armstrong Hall.
Dorm Check-in
10:00pm
Campus Dorm(s)
All dormitory residents under age 18 must be checked into dorms by adult chaperones.
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast
7:30am – 8:15am
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Optional: Brass Players Warm-up
8:00am – 8:20am
Armstrong Hall Patio
Brass players are invited to participate in a special warm-up session led by Dr. Matthew Niess on the patio outside Armstrong Hall.
Performance Track
8:30am – 9:15am
Various Locations
Performance Track students participate in Remedial Jazz Theory, Beginning Jazz Theory, Intermediate Jazz Theory and Advanced Jazz Theory classes with various National Jazz Workshop faculty.
Arranging Track
8:30am – 10:15am
Ruebush Hall, Room 243/245
Arranging Track students participate in Jazz Arranging classes with National Jazz Workshop faculty member Mike Tomaro.
Recording & Production Track
8:30am – 10:15am
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording & Production Track students participate in Recording Techniques classes with National Jazz Workshop faculty member Golder O'Neill.
Performance Track
9:30am – 10:15 am
Various Locations
Performance Track students participate in Beginning Jazz Improvisation, Intermediate Jazz Theory, Advanced Jazz Improvisation classes, as well as drum set, bass, piano and guitar masterclasses with National Jazz Workshop faculty.
Ensemble Rehearsals
10:30am – 12:00pm
Various Locations
National Jazz Workshop participants rehearse in student big bands with National Jazz Workshop faculty.
Lunch
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus.
Concerts, Masterclasses & Clinics
1:00pm – 1:50pm
Armstrong Concert Hall
Special guests and National Jazz Workshop faculty present an array of performances, masterclasses and clinics for participants.
Recording & Production Track
1:00pm – 1:50pm
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording & Production Track students participate in Recording Techniques classes with National Jazz Workshop faculty member Golder O'Neill.
Arranging Track
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Ruebush Hall, Room 111
(Mac Lab)
Arranging Track students enjoy Mac Lab Hours with National Jazz Workshop faculty member Mike Tomaro.
Ensemble Rehearsals & Masterclasses
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Various Locations
National Jazz Workshop participants rehearse in student big bands with National Jazz Workshop faculty.
Masterclasses & Concerts
3:30pm
Various Locations
National Jazz Workshop participants will attend saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section masterclasses and and attend a concerts by special guests and faculty.
Dinner
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with other National Jazz Workshop participants in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Concerts
7:00pm
Armstrong Concert Hall
Special guests and National Jazz Workshop faculty present an array of performances. Students are also invited to enjoy extra free time, organized activities and additional jam sessions.
Student Jam Sessions & Activities
8:30pm
Ruebush Hall,
Armstrong Hall
All National Jazz Workshop students are invited to play in an array of student jam sessions in Ruebush Hall and Armstrong Hall or play in the game room.
Dorm Check-in
10:00pm
University Dorm(s)
All dormitory residents under age 18 must be checked into dorms by adult chaperones.
Friday
Breakfast
7:15am – 8:30am
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Group Pictures
9:00am
Sarah's Glen
All National Jazz Workshop participants wear their NJW t-shirts for a group photo by Sarah's Glen.
Final Ensemble Rehearsals
9:30am
Various Locations
Participants rehearse in student big bands with National Jazz Workshop faculty.
Recording & Production Track
9:30am
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Recording & Production Track students participate in Recording Techniques classes with National Jazz Workshop faculty member Golder O'Neill.
Student Composition Reading Session
10:30am
Armstrong Concert Hall
National Jazz Workshop participants participate in a culminating student composition reading session.
Lunch & Dorm Check-out
12:00pm
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus. Dorm residents should move all bags and gear out of dorms and return room keys.
Concert: National Jazz Workshop Student Big Bands
1:00pm
Armstrong Concert Hall
All National Jazz Workshop student big band present a culminating concert for friends and family.
Workshop Complete!
After Concert
Thank you for being a part of the National Jazz Workshop at Shenandoah University. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we hope to see you next year!