The Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) is proud to present the annual Summer Jazz Camp. Led by Craig Thomson, students will develop their musical creativity through improvisation across styles including blues, R&B, soul/funk, and classic jazz standards. Instrument-specific classes will also help refine technique.

Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to watch their instructors perform alongside local professionals, and will present their own concert in the Mary Irwin Theatre on the final day.

As participants will be placed into two to three bands based on instrument and experience level, we’ll need a bit of information to create the best possible groupings. (We can’t have twenty trumpets and no bass players!) We’ll do our best to accommodate as many players as possible.

Rating: Age 13+
Minimum 1 year experience required

Important Dates:

April 10: pre-registration opens
August 7 : pre-registration closes
August 10 to 12 : students notified regarding ensemble placement

Cancellation Policy:

6 weeks: full refund le\ss$10 administration fee.
4 weeks:\ 5% refund,\ 5% credit for future camp, a\nd$10 administration
3 weeks prior:\ 5% refun\d,$10 administration fee.
2 week prior: no refund.

Registration Policy:

Waiver forms: Participants must complete and submit a waiver form.

Consent forms: Participants under 16 require a parent or guardian’s consent to sign in and out RCA programs.

Note: Forms will be emailed upon registration and available at the RCA on the first day of the program.

Registration Info:

Min 12 / Max 45

If the RCA does not meet the minimum registration requirement for this course. The course may be cancelled or postponed. We will notify each participant registered.