MCCC and Trenton Children’s Chorus to Present Jazz Institute for High School and College Students July 30 to Aug. 4

6/25/18

Trenton, N.J. – Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is partnering with the Trenton Children’s Chorus (TCC) to present the “2018 Summer Jazz Institute,” a master classes for high school and college musicians. The weeklong program will be held Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at MCCC’s James Kerney Campus at 102 N. Broad Street.

The distinguished faculty who will lead the program include Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin of Princeton University; MCCC’s Scott Hornick and Jim Holton, and Dr. Rochelle Ellis, TCC Music Director and faculty member at Westminster Choir College. Guest artist is Terell Stafford.

The instrumental and vocal curriculum includes: jazz theory (harmonic and melodic song structure); improvisation (playing over changes and adapting melodies); ear training (hearing music in real time); and ensembles (small group, big band and vocal).

Students will present a public performance on the final day. Students should bring a bag lunch. Snacks and water will be provided.
The cost is $150 for the week. For more information, call TCC at 609-278-0822 or MCCC at 609-570-3716. Students may register online at www.trentonchildrenschorus.org.