Session 2
The Pacific Jazz Camp will provide participating students the opportunity to perform in ensembles, listen to classic recordings, and learn about jazz history from various periods of its development. Under the guidance of Pacific alumni, faculty and established jazz artists. Students at Pacific’s Summer High School Institute will experience and be immersed in the process of creating and performing jazz.
During the Jazz Camp, students will:
A sample daily schedule is as follows:
9am – 10:50am Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
11am – 11:50am Instrument Master Classes
12pm – 12:50pm Lunch
1pm – 1:50pm Jazz Combo Rehearsal
2pm – 2:50pm Listening Session
3pm – 4pm Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Topics covered will include the following:
Over the course of the two weeks students will explore each of these topic and learn how the connect with the art of improvisation.
Associate Director of Jazz Studies, Conservatory of Music
B.M. in Music Education | University of the Pacific (2006)
M.M. in Jazz & Studio Music | University of Tennessee (2009)
As a Trumpeter, Educator, and Composer, Mazzaferro is active in the Northern California jazz scene and in demand as a guest artist and clinician across the United States. In November 2017, Mazzaferro released his debut album In Terms Of... (Joe Mazz Music) which features saxophonist Jeff Clayton along with special guests, drummer Carl Allen and pianist Donald Brown. As an active freelance performer and collaborator, Joe has had the opportunity to perform with many jazz greats, including Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Stefon Harris, Eddie Gomez, Donny McCaslin, Donald Brown, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Clayton, Ingrid Jensen, Lewis Nash, Montez Coleman, and Jim Snidero.
