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Jazz Primer Workshops
Meet, talk, and play with current U of T Jazz students!
The University of Toronto Jazz Studies Department presents two Audition Primer Workshops intended for secondary school students (secondary school jazz teachers also welcome).
The Jazz Audition Primer Workshops will cover many aspects of jazz performance and skill development and will include Master classes by U of T Jazz Studies professional faculty, and direct interaction with U of T Jazz students past and present who can answer questions first-hand about their own experiences and life as a jazz student at the University of Toronto, and life beyond.
Jazz Audition Primer A
This workshop is the first of two intensive workshops offering practical seminars related to post-secondary audition expectations including general knowledge and skills related to the materials of jazz theory, ear training, listening, and improvisation.
Students will work with University of Toronto Jazz Faculty in order to improve jazz skills and prepare for the post-secondary audition, including the video screening process.
Students also receive a one-on-one assessment of current skill level, and audition strengths and weaknesses, with Jazz Faculty and students.
Location: 90 Wellesley St. W.
Cost: $125 per workshop
Jazz Audition Primer B
This workshop is a continuation of the November Audition Primer A and offers Advanced Seminars related to post-secondary audition expectations including general jazz knowledge, and specific expectations in following: materials of Jazz theory, ear training, listening, and improvisation.
Students also receive immediate feedback from Jazz faculty during a mock audition session.
Location: 90 Wellesley St. W.
Cost: $125 per workshop
Who should apply?
This program is targeted to high school students between the ages of 15-19 who have at least two years of experience on their instrument (including voice).
Outside of this age range? Contact us directly to inquire at undergrad.music@utoronto.ca
Registration Information
Registration is now open!
Register by November 18 for the fall workshop and by January 13 for the winter workshop.
Participants under 18:
A parent or guardian must confirm their consent for their child’s registration. Registrants will not be fully registered until the consent of their parent/guardian has been received. Parents will be contacted directly for confirmation of consent. Incomplete registrations will not be processed.
Participants over 18:
Participants over the age of 18 must read, submit and agree to the informed consent via the Registration Form online. They will not require parental/guardian’s consent. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. We anticipate that the workshops will fill quickly. We, however, reserve the right to cancel the workshop if minimum enrollment is not met.
Payment: Payment must be made online upon submission of the Registration Form. The cost is $125 CAD per session.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable unless application is cancelled prior to the posted registration deadline.
For more information on our Jazz Primer Workshops contact:
Jennifer Panasiuk at 416-978-3741
Email: undergrad.music@utoronto.ca