Jazz Band
JULY 17th-23th
The Jazz Camp Experience
The camp is open to middle and high school students. The goal of our camp is to meet the needs of students interested in jazz at all levels, providing a supportive nurturing environment for beginners and advanced training to those with more experience. Campers will have an opportunity to…
Dr.
Sam Fagaly, Jazz Camp Co-Coordinator
Dr. Sam Fagaly received his Bachelors of Music from the University of Florida, his Masters of Music from Louisiana State University, and his Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado.
Dr. Fagaly is the Director of Jazz Studies at Eastern Illinois University and Conductor of the award winning EIU Jazz Ensemble. He has extensive teaching and performing experience.
Mr. Allan Horney, Professor of Jazz Studies and applied trombone at Eastern Illinois University, received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University, with masters and doctoral work from the University of Illinois.
Mr. Horney is the founder of the EIU Jazz Program and is a nationally renown arranger. He has written works for jazz ensemble, marching band, orchestra, solo trombone, and piano. He has published over 25 works for jazz ensemble and marching band and has performed with numerous big bands and solo artists. Mr. Horney has extensive teaching and performing experience.
The Jazz Camp Experience
The camp is open to middle and high school students. The goal of our camp is to meet the needs of students interested in jazz at all levels, providing a supportive nurturing environment for beginners and advanced training to those with more experience. Campers will have an opportunity to…
- Perform in a big band
- Study jazz theory, improvisation, and styles
- Attend master classes and jazz seminar
- Participate in fun-filled evening activities
- Study jazz theory, improvisation, and styles
- Attend master classes and jazz seminar
- Participate in fun-filled evening activities
Additionally, Combo experiences
are offered for more advanced students.
Dr.
Sam Fagaly, Jazz Camp Co-CoordinatorDr. Sam Fagaly received his Bachelors of Music from the University of Florida, his Masters of Music from Louisiana State University, and his Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado.
Dr. Fagaly is the Director of Jazz Studies at Eastern Illinois University and Conductor of the award winning EIU Jazz Ensemble. He has extensive teaching and performing experience.
Mr. Allan Horney, Jazz Camp
Co-Coordinator
Mr. Allan Horney, Professor of Jazz Studies and applied trombone at Eastern Illinois University, received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University, with masters and doctoral work from the University of Illinois.
Mr. Horney is the founder of the EIU Jazz Program and is a nationally renown arranger. He has written works for jazz ensemble, marching band, orchestra, solo trombone, and piano. He has published over 25 works for jazz ensemble and marching band and has performed with numerous big bands and solo artists. Mr. Horney has extensive teaching and performing experience.