SUMMER MUSIC & DANCE INTENSIVE

Creative partnerships for Arts & Humanities

www.theTylerProject.org(818) 799- 8351email: arts@thetylerproject.org

Millikan Middle School5041 Sunnyslope Ave.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

SpecialEarly Bird rates still available!

Call for our specialpricing for this

exciting program!Registration Fee $75.

Individual classes available

Millikan student discount available.Lunch and snack provided daily.

Reinventing ArtCreatively

Transcending & Recycling

Requirements For Enrollment*

1)Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, or Baritone), Trumpet, Trombone, Flute,Clarinet, Drums, Piano and/or vibes, Guitar, Bass(upright and/or electric)2) Must provide own instrument(unless the student is currently enrolled in the Millikan Band Program)3) Must have at least one year of experience on the instrument4) Middle School (Age 10 to 14 and also includes graduating 8th graders)5) Students interested in learning to play a second instrument**

* Contact us for evaluation for Jazz program at:arts@thetylerproject.org or (818)-799-8351(Elective classes do not require musical evaluation)

an intensive program for middle school*musicians to learn and develop the foun-dations of jazz music and performance.Students will play and perform in anensemble and will take classes includingJazz Sight Reading, Improvisation, JazzHistory, “How to Practice,” and Ensemble

with inspiration, materials and pathways

camp has ended.

Class Description

and skills that are vital to understanding andperforming jazz music. Every student will

of ability and/or skill level.

Jazz Sight Reading: Sight read the greatjazz standards in many styles: swing, Latin,

help students improve their sight readingas well as their understanding of how tointerpret chord changes.How To Practice: What’s the point ofpracticing if you’re not going to improve?Learn how to practice correctly! In thisclass students will learn the importanceof preparation for performances, prac-tice methods and changing perspective.Students will leave this class READY TOPERFORM!!Improvisation:

interactive immersion into the art of jazzand improvisation. Students will learn howto play through chord changes and willexplore techniques of the masters.Jazz History: To understand the Jazzlanguage, you must listen. In this class, wewill spend time listening to the music ofthe great giants and discussing the historyand development of Jazz.Ensemble Class: Rehearsals to prepare

techniques and skills, such as soloing andimprovisation, connecting with the rhythmsection, form, and stylistic accuracy.Elective Classes IncludeDance: Ballet, Jazz/Lyrical, Moderndance (Dunham: Afro Caribbean, Horton,Graham), Tap, Hip Hop, Swing, Salsa,Indonesian and other Cultural Dances.Voice, Drama, Visual Art, Fashion andCostume Design

June 10 - June 29, 2019 (Monday - Friday)Full Program 9:00am - 4:00pm

Ages 10+

*Join us for our performance labSaturday, June 29th, 2019

Music Program Only 9:00am - 1:00pm

June 09 - June 29, 2019