REGISTRATION:
Knoxville Jazz Workshop: 2-day Summer Camp
The mission of the Knoxville Jazz Workshop is to inspire, educate and enable the next generation of jazz musicians in East Tennessee.
This 2-day summer camp provides a hands-on learning environment for students at all stages of their musical journey focusing on the fundamental elements of jazz music and improvisation.
At the end of the camp, we expect to have a final performance to showcase what students have learned!
DATES/TIMES:
Thursday & Friday, July 24 & 25, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. both days with a performance each evening 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Daily schedule includes masterclasses, lunch, listening sessions, Q&A, instrument lessons and rehearsals, with breaks throughout the day.
LOCATION:
Joy of Music School, 1209 Euclid Ave NW, Knoxville, TN 37921
TUITION:
$250 (lunch included)
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Need-based scholarships are available. We believe that finances should not prevent a motivated and talented student from participating in our program.
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FACULTY:
Margherita Fava
Artistic director, piano
Margherita Fava, born in Follina (ITALY), moved to the USA in 2016 and since then she earned a B.A in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University and a M.M in Jazz and Studio Music at University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
She is now a full time musician, educator, arranger and composer based in Tennessee and collaborates with numerous musicians including Gregory Tardy, Rodney Whitaker, Randy Napoleon, Gina Benalcazar, among others.
Her debut album “TATATU” featuring Greg Tardy and produced by Rodney Whitaker was released on all streaming platforms in March 2023 and received a 4-star review on Downbeat Magazine.
Hugh Lindsay
Trombone
Originally from Kentucky, Hugh Linsday got his Master degree at University of Tennessee. Being fluent in both classical and jazz repertoire, Hugh is now a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, as well as Adjunct Instructor of Low Brass at Pellissippi Community College.
Cameron Moore
Guitar
Cameron Moore is from Memphis, Tennessee. He’s has been a musician in Knoxville for the last decade after attending the University of Tennessee. Currently, Cameron can be seen performing with Brian Clay, LVNDR, Three Star Revival, and Milkshake Fatty, among other acts.
Kevin Krapf
Drums
Bio Coming Soon