Monday, July 19, 2021
Check-in & Registration
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Funkhouser Dorm Patio
Welcome to the National Jazz Workshop!
Check in and confirm registration to begin your experience.
Lunch
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Arranging Track
1:00PM – 2:50PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 243
Jazz Arranging, Levels I & II
Instructor: Tomaro
Recording & Production Track
1:00PM – 2:50PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O'Neill
Performance Track
1:00PM – 1:50PM
Various Locations
Beginning Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Niess
Ruebush Hall, Room148
Intermediate Theory & Improvisation A
Instructor: Fraedrich
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Intermediate Theory & Improvisation B
Instructor: Brenzel
Ruebush Hall, Room146
Advanced Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Henson
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Ensemble Rehearsals
2:00PM to 3:15PM
Various Locations
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Performance Track Masterclasses
3:30PM – 4:30PM
Various Locations
Trumpet
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Graham Breedlove, Craig Fraedrich, Josh Kauffman, Ashlin Parker
Trombone
Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Luke Brimhall, Aaron Eckert
Saxophones
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Joe Henson, Mike Tomaro, Daryl Brenzel
All Rhythm
Armstrong Concert Hall
Camp Meeting
4:45PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
All National Jazz Workshop participants are invited to attend the workshop meeting to kick off this year's summer program.
Dinner
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy dinner with other National Jazz Workshop participants in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Concert: The U.S. Army Blues
7:00PM
Abram's Creek Amphitheater
The U.S. Army Blues kicks off the National Jazz Workshop with a special outdoor concert at Abram's Creek Amphitheater next to Ruebush Hall.
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 or local area hotels by adult chaperones.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Breakfast
7:30AM – 8:30AM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Performance Track
9:00AM – 9:50AM
Various Locations
Beginner Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Purcell | Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation A
Instructor: Fraedrich | Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation B
Instructor: Brenzel | Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Advanced Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Henson | Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Arranging Track
9:00AM – 10:45AM
Ruebush Hall, Room 243
Jazz Arranging, Level I & II
Instructor: Tomaro
Recording & Production Track
9:00AM – 10:45AM
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O’Neill
Performance Track
10:00AM – 10:50AM
Various Locations
Beginner Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Niess | Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation A
Instructor: Fraedrich | Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation B
Instructor: Brenzel | Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Advanced Jazz Improvisation
Instructor: Henson | Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Drum Set Masterclass
Instructor: Todd Harrison | Armstrong Concert Hall
Bass Masterclass
Instructor: Corcoran Holt | Ruebush Hall, Room 113
Piano Masterclass
Instructor: Tim Whalen | Ruebush Hall, Room 143 (Piano Lab)
Guitar Masterclass
Instructor: Shawn Purcell | Ruebush Hall, Room 245
Ensemble Rehearsals
11:00AM – 12:15PM
Various Locations
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Lunch
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus.
Performance Track
1:00PM – 1:50PM
Various Locations
Trumpet
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Bill Dunn, Ashlin Parker, Craig Fraedrich
Trombone
Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Matt Niess
Saxophone
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Luis Hernandez, Joe Henson
All Rhythm
Armstrong Concert Hall Stage
Shawn Purcell, Tim Whalen, Corcoran Holt, Todd Harrison, Al Young
Recording & Production Track
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O'Neill
Arranging Track
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 111
(Mac Lab)
Mac Lab Hours
Ensemble Rehearsals
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Various Locations
Baylock Reunion Band
Armstrong Concert Hall
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Jazz Documentary
4:00PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
All National Jazz Workshop participants will watch 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz.
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.
Concert: Mike Tomaro Big Band
7:00PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
The Mike Tomaro Big Band presents a concert for all National Jazz Workshop participants.
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.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Breakfast
7:30AM – 8:30AM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Performance Track
9:00AM – 9:50AM
Various Locations
Beginner Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Niess | Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation A
Instructor: Fraedrich | Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation B
Instructor: Brenzel | Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Advanced Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Henson | Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Arranging Track
9:00AM – 10:45AM
Ruebush Hall, Room 243
Jazz Arranging, Level I & II
Instructors: Tomaro
Recording & Production Track
9:00AM – 10:45AM
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O’Neill
Performance Track
10:00AM – 10:50AM
Various Locations
Beginner Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Niess | Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation A
Instructor: Fraedrich | Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation B
Instructor: Brenzel | Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Advanced Jazz Improvisation
Instructor: Henson | Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Drum Set Masterclass
Instructor: Harrison/Young | Armstrong Concert Hall
Bass Masterclass
Instructor: Corcoran Holt | Ruebush Hall, Room 113
Piano Masterclass
Instructor: Tim Whalen | Ruebush Hall, Room 143 (Piano Lab)
Guitar Masterclass
Instructor: Shawn Purcell | Ruebush Hall, Room 245
Ensemble Rehearsals
11:00AM – 12:15PM
Various Locations
Baylock Reunion Band
Armstrong Concert Hall
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Lunch
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus.
Performance Track
1:00PM – 1:50PM
Various Locations
Trumpet
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Dave Detweiler, Bill Dunn, Zack Smith, Ashlin Parker, Craig Fraedrich
Trombone
Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Jeff Cortazzo, Matt Niess
Saxophone
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Daryl Brenzel, Mike Tomaro, Joe Henson
All Rhythm
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shawn Purcell, Tim Whalen, Corcoran Holt, Todd Harrison, Al Young
Recording & Production Track
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Reubush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O'Neill
Arranging Track
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 111
(Mac Lab)
Mac Lab Hours
Ensemble Rehearsals
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Various Locations
Baylock Reunion Band
Armstrong Concert Hall
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Free Time / Trumpet Rehearsal
3:30PM
Various Locations
National Jazz Workshop participants are invited to enjoy free time. All trumpets will rehearse Trumpet Mafia in Armstrong Concert Hall. Game room is open from 3:30PM to 6:00PM.
Dinner
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy a cookout dinner with other National Jazz Workshop participants in the courtyard by Armstrong Hall.
Concert: Ashlin Parker & the Trumpet Mafia
7:00PM
Location TBA
Ashlin Parker and the Trumpet Mafia present a special concert for all participants.
Student Jam Sessions
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 or participate in a fun activity on campus after the concert.
Dorm Check-in
10:00PM
University Dorm(s)
All dormitory residents under age 18 must be checked into dorms by adult chaperones.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Breakfast
7:30AM – 8:30AM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
Performance Track
9:00AM – 9:50AM
Various Locations
Beginner Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Niess | Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation A
Instructor: Fraedrich | Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Intermediate Jazz Theory & Improvisation B
Instructor: Brenzel | Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Advanced Jazz Theory & Improvisation
Instructor: Henson | Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Arranging Track
9:00AM – 10:45AM
Ruebush Hall, Room 243
Jazz Arranging, Level I & II
Instructors: Tomaro
Recording & Production Track
9:00AM – 10:45AM
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O’Neill
Performance Track
10:00AM – 10:50AM
Armstrong Concert Hall
Performance Track participants will experience an improvisation clinic with National Jazz Workshop faculty.
Ensemble Rehearsals
11:00AM – 12:15PM
Various Locations
Baylock Reunion Band
Armstrong Concert Hall
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Fraedrich Combo
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Lunch
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus.
Performance Track
1:00PM – 1:50PM
Various Locations
Trumpet
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Mike Christie, Ashlin Parker, Craig Fraedrich
Trombone
Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Matt Niess
Saxophone
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Brad Linde
Guitar
Ruebush Hall, Room 245
Shawn Purcell
Piano
Ruebush Hall, Room 143 (Piano Lab)
Bob Boguslaw, Tim Whalen
Bass
Ruebush Hall, Room 113
Corcoran Holt
Drums
Armstrong Concert Hall Stage
Todd Harrison/Young
Recording & Production Track
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 132
(Recording Studio)
Recording Techniques
Instructor: O'Neill
Arranging Track
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Ruebush Hall, Room 111
(Mac Lab)
Mac Lab Hours
Ensemble Rehearsals
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Various Locations
Baylock Reunion Band
Armstrong Concert Hall
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Concert: Bob Boguslaw Group
4:00PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
All National Jazz Workshop participants will attend this special concert featuring the Bob Boguslaw Group.
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.
Camp Picture
6:15PM
SU Statue
All National Jazz Workshop students, faculty and alumni will take a group photo by the SU statue with instruments.
Concert: Shenandoah University Alumni Big Band (Directed by Alan Baylock)
7:00PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
The Shenandoah University Alumni Big Band directed by Alan Baylock presents a special tribute concert honoring Dr. Robert Larson who recently retired after serving on the faculty of Shenandoah Conservatory for 39 years.
Student Jam Sessions
8:30PM
Ruebush Hall,
Rooms 128 & 148
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
All National Jazz Workshop students are invited to play in an array of student jam sessions or participate in a fun activity on campus after the concert.
Dorm Check-in
10:00PM
University Dorm(s)
All dormitory residents under age 18 must be checked into dorms by adult chaperones.
Friday, July 23, 2021
Breakfast
7:15AM – 8:30AM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast in the Allen Dining Hall on Shenandoah University's main campus.
NJW Hotel Check-out
9:00AM
NJW Hotels
Those staying at National Jazz Workshop hotels must check out and bring belongings to the Armstrong Hall auditorium before 9:15AM.
Final Rehearsal & Sound Check
9:30AM – 10:15AM
Various Location
PERFORMANCE TRACK
Tomaro Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room128
Niess Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 146
Henson/Young Big Band
Armstrong Hall, Room 39
Fraedrich Little Big Band
Ruebush Hall, Room 132 (Recording Studio)
ARRANGING TRACK
TBA
RECORDING & PRODUCTION TRACK
TBA
Concert: Arrangers Reading Session
10:30AM
Armstrong Concert Hall
Tomaro Band
Move Out of Dorms
11:30AM – 12:45PM
University Dorm(s)
Move all bags and gear to the hallways in Armstrong Hall.
Lunch
11:30AM – 12:45PM
Allen Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch in the Allen Dining Hall on the Shenandoah University's main campus.
Return Room Keys
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Armstrong Hall
Return your room key(s) in the lobby of Armstrong Hall.
Concert: National Jazz Workshop Student Bands
1:00PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
National Jazz Workshop student bands present their culminating performance and celebrate the completion of great week of jazz!
Workshop Complete
After Concert
Thank you for being a part of the 2021 National Jazz Workshop at Shenandoah University. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we hope to see you next year!