Shell Lake Arts Center 802 First Street, PO Box 315
Shell Lake, WI
Contact: Carmala Aderman
caderman@shelllakeartscenter.org
The Shell Lake Arts Center is home to the longest running jazz camp in the nation. Experience the Northwoods, where you’ll find a sandy beach, many nature trails, a community of friendly neighbors and a flurry of artistic fun at the Shell Lake Arts Center. We provide a welcoming, positive and safe learning environment to nourish your artistry.
Study with the Pros. (We know of 14 Grammy awards among our alum and faculty--including two in 2023!) You’ll perform jazz ensemble big band and jazz combo music under the guidance of our nationally recognized teaching-artist faculty. All levels of experience are accepted, from beginner to advanced. Students receive a personal private audition upon Sunday arrival, and are matched with others of the same level. Whether you’re just starting your jazz experience or are an accomplished performer and passionate about continuing your studies, this camp is for you!
Features of the camp include:
Daily Master Classes
Jazz Improvisation and Theory
Morning and Afternoon Rehearsals
Listening: Learning from the Masters
Jazz Ensemble and Small Group Performance Opportunities
Evening Faculty Performances
Free time each day: Practice, play games, relax or go to the beach!
Sessions and Dates
Week 1 of Jazz Band
June 16-21, 2024 Jazz Combo & Improvisation
June 30 - July 5, 2024
Week 2 of Jazz Band
July 23-28, 2024
Daily Schedule for Jazz Band Camp: 7:15am Wake Up 8am Breakfast 9am Masterclass 10am Big Band Rehearsal 11am Improvisation 12pm Lunch 1pm Listening Class 2pm Big Band Rehearsal 3:30pm Combo Rehearsals/Individual Practice Time/Private Lessons/Free Time 5pm Dinner 7pm Evening Concerts/Camp Activities 10:30pm Lights Out
Daily Schedule for Jazz Combo and Improvisation
9am Master Class 10am Combo Rehearsal 11:30am Improvisation 12:20pm Lunch 1:20pm Combo Rehearsal 2:15pm Group Masterclass 3:30pm Private Lessons (Scheduling TBD by Faculty) 5pm Dinner
Camp Instructors Names and Instruments
Jazz Band Camp:
Grammy Award winner Tom Luer, Program Director.
Week1:
Scott Agster, Trombone
Scott Johnson and Hannah Harder, Saxophone
Riley Helgeson, Trumpet
Kavy Kavirag, Piano
Chris Olson, Guitar
Karyn Quinn, Bass
Dave Schmalenberger, Drums
Week 2:
Chris White, Piano
Chris Olson, Guitar
Karyn Quinn, Bass
Mike Walk, Saxophone
Jeff Gottwig, Trumpet
Jack Courtright, Trombone
Rich Macdonald, Drums
Jazz Combo and Improvisation:
David Cooper, Trumpet
Bill Sears, Saxophone
Chris Olson, Guitar
Chris Bates, Bass
Luke Gillespie, Piano
Dave Schmalenberger, Drums
Dale Alexander, Piano
Edward Godbout, Piano
Additional Details
Tuition Fee: $725 - Includes Room & Board