Join TISJA 2009, the ultimate jazz learning experience this summer in

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Join TISJA 2009, the ultimate jazz learning experience this summer in Taipei!

One of the premier summer jazz education programs in Asia, the annual Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy is planning for its 6th year and larger scale, recruiting even higher-level jazz sensations from all over Asia to participate, and had helped many talented local jazz musicians to develop more on their musical styles and musicianship.

Learn with International Jazz Masters who are not only fantastic players but also great teachers “without distance” for Jazz Improvisation, Instrument & Vocal Techniques, Ensemble Playing, Workshops, Master Classes, Theory Lessons, Career Advices and Jam Sessions every night for a complete 1 week! Various Concerts, Carnivals & Festival will follow too!

07.19~07.25 Learn with Real Jazz Masters only in Taipei!

Chi-pin Hsieh (Taiwan) – Violin & Strings, Musical Director

Kai-ya Chang (Taiwan) – Piano & Education Director

David Linx (Belgium) – Voice

John Beasley (USA) – Piano & Synthesizer

Joachim Schoenecker (Germany) – Guitar

Bert Joris (Belgium) – Trumpet

John Allred (USA) – Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba

John Ruocco (USA) – Saxophone & Woodwinds

Bart De Nolf (Belgium) – Bass

Mimi Verderame (Italy) – Drums

Peter Van Marle (Netherlands) – Latin Styles

In addition to the courses traditionally offered in the summer jazz academy program, this year TISJA will introduce New Orleans style ensemble first-time-ever regionally, alongside with the Latin percussion ensemble and Jazz Big Band training. These styles will be taught in ensembles, lectures, workshops and performed in faculty and student concert programs. Further, for the first-timers, more basic courses will be added. The advanced courses include Modern jazz, Latin, African style, Funk, Soul and R&B ensembles & etc. The master workshop is also present during the camp.

Apply Now for Audition by Post before May 8th or Live Audition on May 17th in Taipei!

<TISJA Time> – July 19th to July 25th

<TISJA Location> – Music Department of Shih Chien University, Taipei City, Taiwan

<Deadline for Application> – May 8th 2009 (Extension will be announced if needed)

<Minimum Qualifications>

1. Those interested in jazz music playing above 16 years of age and reside in Taiwan or Asia

(1) Young musicians interested in learning professional jazz playing

(2) Teachers or students of classic music interested in jazz music

(3) Music educators lack of formal music training

(4) Professional pop musicians and teachers of the music school

(5) Students and professional musicians from throughout Asia

2. Category

Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba)

Woodwinds (Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Clarinet, Flute)

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello)

Piano

Guitar

Double Bass & Electric Bass

Drums

Latin Percussion (Congas, Timbales...& etc.)

Voice (Male & Female)

Miscellaneous Instruments （Harmonica, Accordion, Vibraphone, Oboe, and Bassoon…Please write to ask)

More info on Faculty, Courses, Requirements…& etc, please visit www.taipeijazz.com or the Official Blog of TIJS2009 at blog.yam.com/tijs2009en

Organized by TIJEPA (Taipei International Jazz Education & Promotion Asscociation)

2009 Taipei International Jazz Season – Jazz be there!

05.07~07.25 http://blog.yam.com/tijs2009

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