‘Jam with the Pros’ at SWU Camp

Southern Wesleyan University will host its 13th annual Summer Jazz Experience June 18-22.

Incredible clinicians in a great setting make the camp a friendly, yet fulfilling and fast-paced three days of “jam” sessions and opportunities to learn improvisational and songwriting skills.

According to Greg Day, professor of music at Southern Wesleyan and camp organizer, many of the clinicians have played and toured with top recording artists. He adds that an in-studio recording session, live "club" performances, and great concerts by the clinicians allow students to become closely involved in all aspects of the jazz combo.

Also, the public is invited to a series of free concerts: June 19, 7 p.m. at Folger Fine Arts Auditorium; June 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Deli, located in downtown Central; and June 22, 11 a.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center.

The resident camp will include “all you can eat” meals, lodging in air-conditioned residence halls and outdoor recreation, which includes beach volleyball and basketball. Discounts are available for commuter students, groups, additional family members and 2012 All State Jazz members. For a schedule, costs and a downloadable application, go online to swu.edu/jazzcamp.

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