Louisiana Association for Jazz Education
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Loyola University Summer Jazz Band Camp
June 22 – 26, 2010
John Mahoney, Director
Combos•Improvisation•Theory•Ear Training•Appreciation
Faculty Performances•Individual Lessons•Master Classes
Faculty:
(Subject to change due to other commitments)
John Mahoney - Coordinator of Jazz Studies at Loyola, professional pianist, trombonist and
composer/arranger, BME from SUNY at Potsdam, MM in Jazz Studies from the Eastman School of
Music. Leads the John Mahoney Big Band and publishes with Walrus Music.
Tony Dagradi - Professor of Saxophone at Loyola, he co-leads the band Astral Project, which has
made many CDs including VooDooBop and Elevado on Compass. Tony has a BM from Loyola and a
MFA from Tulane University. He has also worked with Bobby McFerrin and Dr. John.
Todd Duke - Guitar instructor at Loyola has worked with the finest musicians in New Orleans
including Germaine Bazzle, John Boutte', Evan Christopher, George and Bob French, Leroy Jones,
Luther Kent, and Tim Laughlin. His music appears in the current HBO series "Treme".
Nick Volz - Professor of Classical and Jazz Trumpet received his BM in Music Education from
Loyola University, his MM from Southeastern LA University, and his PhD in Brass Pedagogy from
Indiana University. Born in New Orleans, Dr. Volz performs with a wide variety of groups.
Larry Sieberth - Piano instructor at Loyola, is an accomplished jazz pianist, composer and
arranger. An active freelance musician, he is one of the most called upon pianists in New Orleans. He
has performed with Steve Masakowski, Cassandra Wilson, Carlos Malta, and Eddie Harris.
Jesse Boyd - Bass instructor at Loyola. His BM degree is from Loyola University, New Orleans,
and his MM is from University of New Orleans. Has studied extensively with Bill Huntington, and
currently performs regularly with Ellis Marsalis and Charmaine Neville.
Wayne Maureau - Instructor of Drums at Loyola, one of the most “in demand” drummers in
town, covering a wide variety of gigs from Jazz and Blues, to Latin, R&B, and Rock. He graduated
from Louisiana State University and studied further at Drummers Collective in New York City.
ELIGIBILITY: Non-beginners who have completed the 7th through 12th grades who play brass,
woodwind or string instruments, piano, bass, guitar, or drum set.
COSTS: Tuition - $150.00
Room & Board $275.00 (Must be a minimum of 14 years of age to stay in Dorm)
CHECK IN, REGISTRATION & INFORMAL AUDITION: 3:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010,
Room 240, Music Building, corner of St. Charles Ave. & Calhoun St.
CHECK OUT: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010
CLASSES: Wed. through Fri., June 23-25, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 - 11:50 a.m.
CLOSING CONCERT: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, Nunemaker Hall
Sample Daily Schedule Optional Evening Activities (chaperoned)
7:30 Breakfast 5:00 Dinner
9:00 Theory Sections 6:30 Supervised jam sessions, viewing of video
10:00 Improvisation tapes of artists, listening, practice,
11:00 Jazz Band Rec Plex activities
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Seminar, Lessons 11:00 DORM
2:30 Jazz Band
4:00 Seminars, Combos
In an effort to achieve a balanced instrumentation for the camp, we will limit the number of each
instrument accepted. Applications with deposits will be taken in order of receipt until each limit is
reached. Those we are unable to accommodate will be returned promptly. Send yours early to insure
placement! If you have any questions or need further information call 504-865-2164 or 504-865-3037,
or e-mail mahoney@loyno.edu
(Please Xerox This Entire Form For Your Students or Friends)
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Application for the Loyola Summer Jazz Band Camp – June 22-26, 2010
Mail to: John Mahoney, Loyola University, Box 8, New Orleans, LA 70118
Name________________________________Age______ Sex_______ Grade 09-10______
Street________________________________City/State______________ Zip_________
School______________________________ Band Director____________________
E-mail___________________________________Telephone ( ______ )_________________________
Instrument(s)____________________________________
By June 1st Mail this form with a tuition deposit of $50.00. If you need a dorm room for
camp, also include a room deposit of $100.00. These deposits are non-refundable after June 1st,
2010. Make check or money order payable to: Loyola University Summer Jazz Band Camp.
Balance of tuition and room charges are due at Registration, 3-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2010
in room 240, music building.
Agreement: I understand that a student may be dismissed for violation of campus rules or
unruliness.
I have attended Loyola Summer Jazz Band Camp ____ times previous to this year.
Answer “no,” “some,” or “a lot”
I have studied music theory: _____
Signature of Parent or Guardian I can improvise: _____
I have played in a jazz band: _____
___________________________________________
I have played in a combo: _____
Signature of Applicant I have taken private lessons: _____
___________________________________________