Skidmore Jazz Institute Teacher Summit
On Thursday, July 9th, The Skidmore Jazz Institute will present a day-long program of master classes with the Institute's faculty including Todd Coolman, Dennis Mackrel, Bill Cunliffe, Russell Haight, James Burton III, Tatum Greenblatt, Brian Carucci, and Drew Lammly. Topics will include rhythm section, brass section, and saxophone section fundamentals.
Participants will attend the Institute classes as well as the concluding concert featuring the Skidmore Jazz Faculty All-Stars. All activities will be held in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, NY; dinner is included. Participants who attend the Institute will receive ten CTLE hours.
The Institute is limited to twelve K-12 music teacher participants who teach or are preparing to teach jazz ensembles; therefore, it is important to register early.
AGENDA
11:30 -12:30 p.m.: Welcome/Registration
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Brass Section Fundamentals with Tatum Greenblatt and James Burton, III - Room 215
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Tour of student combos - Arthur Zankel Music Center Lobby
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Rhythm Section Fundamentals class with Todd Coolman and Dennis Mackrel - Room 215
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Improving your sax section's sound with Russell Haight - Room 215
5:15 - 7:00 p.m.: Q&A with Drew Lammly, Brian Carucci, and Bob Halek; Working Dinner (Provided) - Beckerman Hall
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: SJI Faculty Concert - Ladd Hall, Arthur Zankel Music Center
The program is offered at no cost to participants. We understand that your schedule may change, but if you register and later learn you cannot attend, you MUST!!! notify the Teacher Center so that a teacher on the waitlist may take your place. Thank you for your consideration of others.
FORMAT: In-person learning opportunity
DATE: Thursday, 7/9/26
TIME: 11:30AM- 9:30PM
LOCATION: Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College
FACILITATOR: Institute Faculty / Brian Carucci, Coordinator
GCRTC CONTACT: Denise Lutter, Ed.D., GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for the Visual and Performing Arts
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 10
CTLE REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/bdf5hvwe