| General Agency Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Kuumbwa Jazz | ||
| Address: | 320-2 Cedar Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-427-2227 | ||
| Fax Number: | 831-427-3342 | ||
| Email Address: | kuumbwa@kuumbwajazz.org | ||
| Website: | www.kuumbwajazz.org | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | ||
| Description: | Kuumbwa Jazz is an internationally recognized nonprofit jazz venue. Weekly jazz series, also available to outside promoters to bring in acts such as bluegrass, folk, Celtic and world music. | ||
| Programs: | Annual fund raisers include Shadowbrook Dinner; Fall Wine Dinner & Auction and other special events.
Education programs: Free to the public Master Class Series Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band made up of the top high school musicians in the area 2013 Camp Information Camp Location: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos – VAPA Complex Room: First day all campers meet in #5156 Dates: Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 27 Times: Grades 8-9 attend from 9am -12pm; Grades 10-12 attend from 11am -2pm Camp Concert: Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Summer Jazz Camp is an annual day camp for students entering grades 8-12 who are interested in learning jazz, improvisation and jazz appreciation. Students receive both one to one and group instruction. The camp focuses on performance, basic improvisation and theory, concepts and phrasing, history and appreciation. The camp is directed by Santa Cruz County music educators Steve Wilson and Terrel Eaton. Additional jazz instructors will assist daily. Required Skills: Students must know at least 3 major scales and have experience with instrument. Drummers must know standard jazz rhythms. JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE Entering Grades 10-12 only. Vocalists encouraged to enroll with referral from Current Choir Director Tuition: $250 Deadline to register:June 8th or when filled We are committed to providing deserving young musicians the opportunity to pursue their passion for music in an intensive jazz instruction environment, regardless of financial resources. Scholarships are made possible by the Jazz Camp Scholarship Fund. | ||
| Facilities: | Facility is available to rent to independent concert promoters and private parties for receptions and community events with catering available. | ||
| Languages other than English: | None | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Two Blocks | ||
| Eligibility: | Open to All | ||
| Fees: | See website | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Funding Source: | Donations Grants Proceeds from Sales | ||
| Officials | |||
Tim Jackson Bobbi Todaro Sandy Sloan | |||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Facilities/Community Centers Jazz Concerts Music Appreciation Music Performances Private Nonprofits | |||
| This record last modified March 25, 2013 | |||