Stanford Jazz Workshop Opens Enrollment In Jazz Mentors Fellowship Program

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1 For immediate release Organization: Stanford Jazz Workshop, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Stanford Jazz Workshop: Steven Lugerner, , ext slugerner@stanfordjazz.org Stanford Jazz Workshop Opens Enrollment In Jazz Mentors Fellowship Program Qualified Applicants Now Sought in National Outreach Stanford, CA December 1 st, 2015: Stanford Jazz Workshop, the summer jazz education organization based on the campus of Stanford University, will begin accepting applications for its two-year Jazz Mentors Fellowship teacher internship program beginning December 15th, The Jazz Mentor Fellows concept was developed to provide emerging professional jazz musicians, with an interest in gaining teaching experience, formalized mentorship and on-the-job training using the multi-generational, community-oriented approach that is the Workshop s hallmark. Up to seven applicants will be chosen to become Mentor-Fellows, and will work with students aged during Stanford Jazz Workshop s Jazz Camp from July 17-29, 2016, as well as the subsequent year, July 16-28, During each week, an experienced Workshop Faculty member is designated Mentor Leader, coaching the Mentor-Fellows and offering them expert guidance and support. Previous Mentor Leaders have included violinist Regina Carter, pianist Geoff Keezer, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, saxophonists Jimmy Heath, Donald Harrison, Donny McCaslin, Anat Cohen and drummers Matt Wilson and Allison Miller. The Mentor-Fellows both mentor jazz camp students and are mentored by top Stanford Jazz educators such as Dr. Peter Stoltzman and Dr. Victor Lin. The Mentor-Fellow s responsibilities include team-teaching, giving private lessons, and directing student combos. The Mentor-Fellows also play at nightly Stanford Coffeehouse Jam Sessions, and even perform at Stanford Jazz Festival concerts presented concurrently during the Workshop.

2 As the program operates on a two-year cycle, interns should be prepared for a two-year commitment. Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 28, and are expected to be accomplished players who can demonstrate a functional knowledge of straight ahead jazz. Mentor-Fellows receive a stipend of $500 per week, in addition to food and housing in Stanford University dormitories. A detailed description of the Program, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines, is posted on the Stanford Jazz Workshop website at All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2016 to be considered. For additional Jazz Mentors information, please contact Stanford Jazz Workshop s Education Program Manager - Steven Lugerner at slugerner@stanfordjazz.org. ABOUT STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP & JAZZ CAMP Stanford Jazz Workshop, now in its 44th year, is an independent nonprofit organization based on the Stanford University campus. Its core summer programs include the Giant Steps Day Camp (for middle school students), two weeks of Jazz Camp (for ages 12-17), one week of Jazz Institute (for adults and advanced youth), and the six-week Stanford Jazz Festival concert series. Jazz Camp accepts young instrumentalists and vocalists. The curriculum focuses on small-ensemble playing, with additional instruction in ear-training, theory, and instrument-specific topics. Students receive private lessons, attend the Stanford Jazz Festival performances, and are invited to attend the nightly CoHo (coffee house) Jam Sessions after festival performances. These jam sessions feature SJW faculty and inspire the students beyond measure, providing a truly immersive jazz experience. Students stay in Stanford dorms or commute from local lodging and their week concludes with a family dinner followed by final student performances. While most participants are from Northern California, there is also a significant contingent of out-of-state and international students. The Jazz Camp faculty numbers roughly 40 each week and is a diverse group of established jazz players, experienced teachers, and emerging professionals. Approximately one third of the faculty hails from New York or areas other than the San Francisco Bay Area. A partial list of past Jazz Camp faculty members includes Jimmy Heath, Marcus Belgrave, Regina Carter, Tootie Heath, Rob Schneiderman, Ndugu Chancler, Tia Fuller, Julian Lage, Taylor Eigsti, Andrew Speight, Ruth Davies, Joe Gilman, Bennett Paster, Dayna Stephens, Wycliffe Gordon, and Dena DeRose. ###

3 Stanford Jazz Workshop Jazz Mentors Fellowship Application Guidelines Applications to the Jazz Mentors Fellowship should contain all of the following items. SJW will not review an application until we have received all the required materials. Applications must be sent no later than March 1, All applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 28 at the time the program begins in July Applicants also must be able make a two-year commitment, including being present at our summer jazz camp programs July 17-29, 2016 and July 16-28, Completed application form: Please fill out the attached form and return it to us with the rest of the application materials. Cover letter: Please submit a cover letter in which you introduce yourself and describe your musical background. Include details about any previous experience teaching, your qualifications as a leader, and your desire to become a mentor within the Stanford Jazz Workshop community. Current resume: Your resume should include your education (including private studies), teaching experience, notable performances or gigs from the last few years, recordings you ve made, and any awards or honors you have received. At least two letters of reference: These should be from teachers or professional musicians who know your work well. These letters should outline the character traits, teaching/leadership skills, and musicianship qualities that make you a good candidate for the Jazz Mentors Fellowship. Audition recordings: The recordings should be clear and representative of the applicant s sound. Each recording should be no longer than six minutes (excerpts are ok). Remember to present the head clearly and take the first solo. Your recordings should show how you play as a member of a group, not just as a featured soloist especially for rhythm section players. Please submit the following performances in the order specified (note that #4 is not required): 1. A medium-tempo blues 2. A classic jazz ballad of your choice 3. An up-tempo jazz standard or bebop tune 4. Optional an original composition You can submit either audio or video recordings for your audition. For audio recordings, please follow these instructions: Send mp3 or m4a files of your recordings to Education Program Manager, Steven Lugerner (slugerner@stanfordjazz.org). Label each recording with your last name, first initial, and the title of the tune. (Example: SGetz_HowHightheMoon.mp3)

4 To submit video recordings, please follow these instructions: Upload the videos to YouTube and the links to Education Program Manager, Steven Lugerner To create a video, either using a video camera or by using the Webcam feature on YouTube, please visit: GB&answer=57409 If you do not already have a Google account, you will need to create one to upload your video. If you have one, log in to your Google account. For more on signing up see this page: GB&answer=161805&topic= &ctx=topic Upload the video to YouTube, and mark it as an UNLISTED (NOT PRIVATE) video, in the Uploads page of the Video Manager ( Please note that an unlisted video is accessible to the public, but only if they have the link. Be sure to select 'Save changes' after you select 'Unlisted'. To see how to mark your video as unlisted, consult this You Tube help page: Double-click the video to watch it. Open the Share tab (listed below the video), copy the Share This Video link, and the link to Education Program Manager, Steven Lugerner (slugerner@stanfordjazz.org). Please include the applicant s full name and the words Jazz Mentors Fellowship Application in the body of the . Some applicants will be asked to conduct a Google or Skype video interview in the spring of All materials must be received electronically no later than March 1, Applications received after this date will be considered ineligible. All applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 28 at the time the program begins in July 2016.

5 JAZZ MENTOR FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM Name: Date of Birth: Main Instrument: Instrument Double(s): Address: Current Mailing Address: Current City, State, Zip: Summer Mailing Address: Summer City, State, Zip: Please send this application form, along with your cover letter, current resume, audition recordings, and at least two letters of recommendation, to: Education Program Manager Steven Lugerner Please see attached application guidelines for further instructions.