THE JAZZ EXCHANGE SUMMER WORKSHOP 2024

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DATES

Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 28

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LOCATION

Pebble Hills High School 

14400 Pebble Hills Blvd

El Paso, TX 79938

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AGES + LEVELS

Age range: 11-18; all skill levels welcome.

Requirement: Participants must have at least 1 year of experience in band or music classes.

Instrument: Participants must own or rent an instrument, except for pianists and vocalists.

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IMPORTANT DATES

• Saturday, June 15th - Audition Deadline (Extended)

• Saturday, June 15th - Registration Deadline (Extended)

• NEW UPDATE:                                                                                                        Saturday, June 15th - 9:00 am -1:00 pm Drum Kit Load-In Day                                   (All student drummers registered are required to attend)

• Monday, June 17th - First Day of Summer Workshop *8:00am Arrival for Check-In

• Thursday, June 20th - Pizza & Jam Session (More Info Coming Soon) 

• Wednesday, June 26th - Faculty Performance & Student Jam Session

• New Update: Fridays, June 21st & June 28th (only) 9:00am -2:00pm    

• Due to the closure of all SISD schools on Fridays, the two Fridays during our Summer Workshop will be held at The Beast - Eastside Regional Recreation Center 13501 Jason Crandall Dr. El Paso, TX 79938 about 5-8mins away from Pebble Hills High School.  Rest assured, snacks and water will be provided, but students are kindly requested to pack their lunches on these two days. We will confirm more details during the first day of the Summer Workshop. 

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• Saturday, June 29th - El Paso Jazz Festival Performance (All Students will perform) 

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FACULTY + GUEST ARTISTS

Abel Mireles 

Ricky Malichi

Shaun Mahoney

Candice Reyes

Bruno Avitia

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Special Guest Artists: ​

Jazz Pianist, Educator, Composer - James Weidman 

Jazz Trumpeter, Educator, Producer - Duane Eubanks

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TUITION

• Total Tuition: $650.00 (includes $50 registration fee) per student for two weeks

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• Registration Fee: $50 per student

• Registration Deposit: $200.00 (non-refundable) upon registering 

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IMPORTANT: Discount Codes Cannot Be Combined

• Early Bird Discount till May 14th: $100 off with Discount Code: EARLYBIRD24

• Family Discount: $120 off full Tuition (2 students from same family/household/siblings) registering with Discount Code: FAMSUMMER24

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• Payment Plan Options: Participants have the option to pay in full upon registration or to choose payment plans when filling out the form, which is limited to a specified number of installments with designated due dates. There will be no exceptions for exceeding the maximum number of installments or missing the due dates. Additionally, late fees of $15 per day will be incurred for installment payments not paid by the due dates.

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AUDITIONS

Auditions will be judged first and foremost on accuracy, so please prioritize a smaller portion of well-prepared material over performing everything (quality over quantity). The Jazz Exchange will better understand your skill level with more material presented through your audition. As this is a placement audition, we do not need to hear you perform everything perfectly but instead are looking to understand the best placement for your optimal learning experience. 

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LUNCH / SNACKS

During the Summer Workshop, students will be provided with free lunch in the cafeteria, and a detailed food menu will be shared. However, students are welcome to bring their own packed lunch if preferred. Additionally, snacks and water will be available throughout each day for all students. The only dates the students will need to pack lunch are on Friday, June 20th, and 28th. 

 

We're also excited to announce that we'll have some special treats and visits from local businesses for students to enjoy! Stay tuned for more information during the Summer Workshop.

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QUESTIONS

Email: thejazzexchangecontact@gmail.com

Volunteers/Interns/Teaching Assistants Needed for Summer Workshop. For more information please contact us. 

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CANCELLATION 

There is a 100% refund for tuition (less the $250 initial registration fee + deposit) until May 17th. There are no refunds beyond May 17th.

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DAILY SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 8:30am -5:00 pm 

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• 8:30 AM Arrival

• 8:45 AM Announcements

• 9:00 AM Instrumental Tech (Woodwinds, Brass, Drum, Piano, Bass, Guitar)

• 10:00 AM Improv

• 11:00 AM Small Ensembles

• 12:30 PM Lunch

• 2:00 PM Guest Artist Symposium

• 3:15 PM Big Band

• 5:00 PM Dismissal

• 5:00 PM Informal Student Jam Sessions 

 

​*Subject to change, more info coming soon!