At Salve camp next week, talented teen musicians will learn from Newport Jazz Festival artists, perform on iconic stage
Newport, RI (07/27/2023) — Media Advisory/Story Opp:
Beginning next week, 52 talented teen musicians from across the United States (and one from China) will learn from experienced music educators and Newport Jazz Festival artists like Christian McBride when they participate in the Newport Jazz Summer Camp at Salve Regina University July 31-Aug. 5.
The student campers will be immersed in topics including jazz theory, improvisation, small ensembles and big band, and will meet and greet with Festival artists scheduled to perform during the Newport Jazz Festival being held Aug. 4-6 at Fort Adams State Park. All of the students will be performing on the Foundation stage on both Friday and Saturday (Aug. 4 and 5), and one of the combos has also been chosen to perform at a special donor dinner on Saturday night.
The result of a partnership between Newport Festivals Foundation and Salve Regina University, the Newport Jazz Summer Camp at Salve Regina brings high school students from across the globe together for an opportunity to make the Festival their classroom.
"This is the kind of experience that can truly change a kid's life," said Dan Swain, director of Programs and Development for Newport Festivals Foundation. "We're so thrilled to be partnering with Salve on this. Their talented staff matched with our community of artists and the opportunity to perform at the festival will result in a truly awesome experience for students. I'm just jealous I didn't have this opportunity when I was in high school."
"The camp is a great opportunity for like-minded young musicians to gather in a playing-intensive educational jazz experience," said Peter Davis, senior lecturer in music and the camp's executive director. "Our partnership with the Jazz Festival is exciting in that it offers campers direct instruction from festival artists. Students then attend the festival, where they get to perform and see their favorite artists take the stage. Newport Festivals Foundation creates opportunities, through scholarships, for more students to participate in this supportive, immersive experience."
Story Contacts:
Peter Davis, senior lecturer in music, Salve Regina University
Newport Summer Jazz Camp executive director
401-341-2297
davisp@salve.edu
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Dan Swain, Director of Programs and Development
Newport Festivals Foundation
401-527-9777
dan@newportfestivals.org
Salve Regina University
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