The first annual Topia Jazz Workshop will be held in the scenic town of Adams in the Berskhires at the base of Mt. Greylock. This weeklong program of small jazz ensembles, master classes, private lessons and concerts is for jazz students ages 17 and up and will be taught by professional jazz musicians from around the country.
Housing for students is available at the beautiful new Topia Inn directly behind the Topia Arts Center on the Ashuwillticook bike trail.

Ensembles: On Sunday, July 30th students are auditioned by faculty.  On the following morning, all student ensembles are posted at Topia Inn.  Each ensemble is directed by a faculty member.  Ensembles meet two times a day, working on jazz repertoire, improvisational concepts and ensemble playing.
Master Classes:  All students attend a master class each day for one hour, working on their instrument under the direction of appropriate faculty.
Clinics: Each a day a clinic led by a different faculty musician takes place after lunch, covering a wide variety of musical issues.
Private Lessons:  Students will have the opportunity over the course of their week to schedule a private lesson with an instructor at their mutual convenience.
Faculty Concerts: Each evening in the theater or café, a concert will be given by the faculty and special guests. This is open to the public.
Student Concert:  On Friday night August 4th, the students will give a concert with the ensemble they have been working with all week.

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