GMEA DISTRICT 7 HONOR JAZZ BAND

Clinic Information

Berry College

January 22-23, 2010

Rehearsal/Performance Schedule: All Rehearsals/Performances will be held at the Department of Music, Berry College, Rome GA.

Clinicians:

Clinic Band – Mr. Ryan Chapman - Director of Bands at Woodland High

School in Woodland, AL; Rehearsal Coordinator and Lead Trumpet for The

Auburn Knights Orchestra; Split-Lead Trumpet for The Atlanta Superband.

Honor Band – Mr. Kenyon Carter – Professional saxophonist and educator

in Atlanta, GA; Professor of Saxophone Studies at NGCSU; Lead Tenor for The

Atlanta Superband.

Friday, January 22, 2010

6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Rehearsals

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. The Atlanta Superband Concert (The Berry Jazz Ensemble may play a few tunes to open).

Saturday, January 23, 2010

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Rehearsal

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Rehearsal

6:00 p.m. Final Rehearsal/Sound-Check

7:00 p.m. Concert (Middle School Jazz Band, Clinic Jazz Band, Jazz Honor Band)

What to Bring: Each participant should bring a music stand!

Saxes: any doubles (please let Rich Stichler know if you double)

Brass: all mutes (straight, cup & plunger; trumpets add harmon)

Rhythm: all equipment (drum set, vibes, amps, patch cords, extension cords, extra strings, sticks, etc)

ALL STUDENTS please bring PENCILS!

Dress for Concert: Semi-Formal (coat and ties for gentlemen, ladies dress nicely) Refer to School Dress Codes for rehearsals.

After entering through the main gate, you will come to a circle drive. Enter the circle and take your first available right. This will bring you down to the Ford Complex (castle-style

buildings). The first buildings you come to house the music area. Parking is available in the lot adjacent. Posted signs will direct you to registration and rehearsal sites.

Questions?  Contact Mr. Steelnack at (706) 331-5187