The Improv Intensive
The Fountain City Jazz Fest expanded in 2024 to include an improvisation mini camp known as the Improv Intensive. In addition to hosting big bands for performances and clinics, this portion of the festival features an improvisation camp. The Improv Intensive provides personalized attention and feedback, for students to develop their improvisational abilities in a collaborative environment. Participants work with a clinician throughout the day working on improvisation techniques and jazz theory concepts.
Last year, in addition to our clinicians, participants also had the opportunity to learn from our headliner, Michael Dease. A renowned trombonist and teacher, Dease is an expert in jazz improvisation and has worked with students at all levels.
The Improv Intensive is for all ability levels and is a great opportunity to take your improvisation skills to the next level. Don't miss out!
Information:
Cost: $25 per student. Students will receive a tshirt, lunch, a ticket to the finale concert and a masterclass from Michael Dease in addition to camp instruction.
Where: De Soto High School- 815 Amvets Drive, De Soto, MO 63020
Registration Closes: March 15, 2025
Tentative Schedule
8am- Registration and directions
9-12pm: Combo assignments and Instruction
12-1pm: Lunch provided
1pm-4pm: Afternoon combos and concert prep
4-5pm: Dinner Break (not provided)
5:30pm: Combos begin performing
6pm: Finale Concert featuring Michael Dease and the DHS Jazz Ensemble
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Darrell Boyer
Director of Bands
De Soto School District #73
boyer.darrell@desoto.k12.mo.us
www.desotobands.org