This is an in-person event, held at the VSO School
Join industry professionals Shruti Ramani (voice), Ingrid Stitt (saxophone), Jocelyn Waugh (trumpet), Shannon Thue-Pigott (piano & voice) and Natalie Tweed (drums), to explore jazz for a day in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Become immersed in the rhythms, improvisation, composition, and learn about the women who’ve brought magnificence to this popular genre of music.
We will celebrate and encourage female- and nonbinary-identified music lovers in a supportive space with jam sessions, workshops, mentoring, and an afternoon performance at 2:30pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Make your voice heard in conversations designed for students, teachers and beginner/intermediate level musicians. If you have 2+ years’ experience on vocals or an instrument—or just a curiosity about the nuts and bolts of jazz music—then this event is for you! You will take away at the end of the day:
- An understanding of how a jazz lead sheet works
- Methodical and fun ways to practice improvisation
- Basics on how to write a jazz composition
- A short survey of important women in jazz such as Mary Lou Williams, Billie Holiday, Renee Rosnes and Maria Schneider
- A new community of musical collaborators
- Confidence and empowerment to do the creative work you have always wanted
- Professional tips for teachers to teach creative music play in your classrooms and ideas to implement in your jazz bands
| 9:30am | Welcome Meeting & Faculty Concert |
| 10:30am | Improv Workshops |
| 12pm | Lunch Break with Faculty Q&A |
| 1pm | Combo Rehearsal |
| 2:30pm | Celebration of Learning in Pyatt Hall |
| 3:30pm | End of Session |
Please note Shannon Thue-Pigott will be replacing Jennifer Scott.