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Get your funk on! This camp is inspired by the long time New Orleans second line tradition. Drummers rehearse as a drumline with Tony Sodano, all other instruments rehearse with Jerome Smith and Marissa Kall. Both groups come together each day to rehearse as one ensemble. This music is super fun and festive. Think riff-based music. LOUD and PROUD. Music is arranged to be accessible to students with at least one school year on their instrument, up to advanced students.

Program Details

ELIGIBILITY

  • Grades: Grades 6-12, with at least one school year on your instrument. Students must be at least 12 years old to participate, per the rules of the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade (previously Seafair Torchlight Parade).

  • Instruments: Open to all instruments. You must be able to travel with your instrument in a moving parade. We can be creative with your instrument if needed (pianists can play melodica, cellos can use a cello-strap [like a guitar strap for walking cello]). Contact us with any questions or concerns!

2024 CAMP DATES
Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, daily

PERFORMANCE
Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade
Saturday, July 27
at least 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CAMP LOCATION
Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site (380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families. You select the tuition amount that works for you. Your tuition payment helps cover the cost of renting class space and paying our educators a fair wage, as well as classroom supplies, sheet music, etc.

  • $800 (full tuition)

  • $600 (25% off)

  • $400 (50% off)

  • $200 (75% off)

  • $0 (FREE)

You will have the option of choosing your tuition on the registration check-out page. Be sure to select the payment plan option if you want to break your payments up. Please note you will also have the option of paying your chosen amount in full if you prefer.  

If you'd like to pay a different sliding scale amount than the options here, fill out our easy online form, and we'll send you a custom tuition code.

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program, or you need assistance with registration or sliding-scale tuition, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org and one of our program staff will be happy to help!