Check-in & Registration

2:30pm – 4:00pm

Funkhouser Dorm Patio

Welcome to the 2022 National Jazz Workshop at Shenandoah Conservatory! Check in and confirm registration to begin your experience.

Ensemble Placement Auditions

2:30pm – 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 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, Rooms 128 and 146, as well as Armstrong Hall, Room 39.

Dorm Check-in

10:00pm

Campus Dorm(s)

All dormitory residents under age 18 must be checked into dorms by adult chaperones.

Breakfast

7:30am – 8:30am

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 – 1:00pm

Allen Dining Hall

Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus.

Concerts & Masterclasses

1:00pm – 1:50pm

Armstrong Concert Hall

Steve Williams' Mighty Little Big Band (Monday), the Eric Byrd Trio (Wednesday) and the Joe Henson Trio with special guest Sherrie Miracle (Thursday) present a series of special afternoon concerts for Performance Track students. Participants will attend saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section masterclasses with National Jazz Workshop faculty on Tuesday.

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 – 3:15pm

Various Locations

National Jazz Workshop participants rehearse in student big bands with National Jazz Workshop faculty on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, participants will attend saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section masterclasses with National Jazz Workshop faculty. 

Masterclasses & Concerts

3:30pm

Various Locations

National Jazz Workshop participants will attend saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section masterclasses on Monday and Thursday, enjoy free time on Tuesday and attend a concert by the Fairfax Band on Wednesday.

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

The U.S. Navy Commodores (Monday), the Mike Tomaro Big Band (Tuesday) and Ashlin Parker's Trumpet Mafia (Thursday) present special concerts for all National Jazz Workshop participants. Students are invited to enjoy extra free time, organized activities and additional jam session on Wednesday.

Student Jam Sessions & Activities

8:30pm

Ruebush Hall,

Rooms 128, 146
Armstrong Hall, Room 39

All National Jazz Workshop students are invited to play in an array of student jam sessions in Ruebush Hall, Rooms 128 & 146, as well as Armstrong Hall, Room 39 or play in the Game Room from 8:30PM to 10:00PM.

Dorm Check-in

10:00pm

University Dorm(s)

All dormitory residents under age 18 must be checked into dorms by adult chaperones.