middle school band/jazz -...

June 11-15, 2018

9:00 a.m. - Noon

Pound Middle School

4740 S. 45th Street

Pound Middle School4740 S. 45th StreetLincoln, NE 68516

402-436-1217

For more informationScott Vicroy: svicroy@lps.orgJim Schulz: jschulz@lps.org

LPS Music Department: 402-436-1632

Dr. Lance NielsenSupervisor of Music

“Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.”

– Sergei Rachmaninoff

M IDDLE SCHOOL

BAND/JAZZSUMMER CAMP

CAMP LOCATION

Summer

Band/Jazz Camp Showcase

Friday, June 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m.

Invite your parents, friends and relatives!

Free Admission

CAMP DIRECTORS: Scott Vicroy is a well-known Lincoln middle school director and professional musician. He plays with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and other area instrumental groups. He directs the band and jazz band at Pound Middle School.

Jim Schulz directs strings at Hartley, Holmes, Meadow Lane and Culler Schools. He has been involved with the LPS Summer Band Camp for several years and always makes this a great time of music making and learning for middle school sudents.

What is the LPS Middle School Summer Band/Jazz Camp? A week long band experience where any band student having completed grade 6, 7 or 8 can play in a band, discover how the computer can help them in practicing their instrument, and see what improvisation is like!

Lincoln Public SchoolsMiddle School Summer Band/Jazz Camp

_______________________________________ Student Name

_______________________________________________Instrument

_______________________________________________School

Circle Grade Completed: 6 7 8

How long have you played this instrument: ________

I also play: r Piano p Guitar p Drum Set p Bass Guitar

_______________________________________________Parent/Guardian (Please Print)

_______________________________________________Preferred Phone Number

_______________________________________________Email Address (used only for providing camp information)

Detach this form and return it with payment of $25 (payable to Lincoln Public Schools) by Monday, May 14, 2018, to:

Lincoln Public SchoolsCurriculum/MusicP.O. Box 82889

Lincoln, NE 68501

Fees are non-refundable and deadlines are enforced.

What will a day look like at camp? 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Traditional Band Experience: Students will rehearse as a full band.

Computer Assisted Music Writing and Practice: Students will use technology to drill and practice music skills and compose music.

Jazz Improvisation: Students will study the 12 Bar Blues form and learn the basics of improvisation. Students will create a 12 Bar Blues solo.

How much does it cost? $25 (checks payable to Lincoln Public Schools). Register early! The deadline is Monday, May 14, 2018, or until the capacity is reached.

How do I register? Fill-in the attached form, detach it and mail it with payment of $25 to Lincoln Public Schools, Curriculum/Music, P.O. Box 82889, Lincoln, NE 68501.

Fees are non-refundable and deadlines are enforced.

CAMP INFORMATION CAMP INFORMATION REGISTRATION FORM