For more information, contact: 
Escuela Los Adioses info@orquestadelosadioses.com
Ross Gala: (+34) 649 32 47 88
Olaya Esteban: (+34) 645 25 79 96
Margie Farmer margiecaot@gmail.com   410-374-9059



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schedule program description certification

Note: Singers enrolled in the certification program participate both in the jazz academy and the Creative Vocal Ensemble.
Singers may sign up for only the Creative Vocal Ensemble, but this is not part of the certification program. Registration information
NOTE: For each of the five scheduled Fridays, afternoon sectionals are held from 3:00-5:00 pm.  Singers will work with section leaders and review the jazz charts as a warm-up to the evening rehearsal with Bob. Evening rehearsals are 6:30-9:30 pm.  All sessions held at Escuela Los Adioses. Back to overview
jazz academy dates 

Weekend 1: February 19, 20, 21, 2016
Weekend 2: March 25, 26, 27, 2016
Weekend 3: April 29, 30, May 1, 2016
Weekend 4: May 27, 28, 29, 2016
Weekend 5: June 17, 18, 19, 2016
evaluations

During the Vocal Jazz Academy, students will be required to submit mp3s, and will receive personal evaluations from Bob.  Detailed instructions to be provided on the homework page.  mp3s to be emailed to students@bobstoloffmusic.com

march 27 - april 15 evaluation 1 submission period
may 29 - june 12  evaluation 2 submission period
schedule weekends 1 - 4

 friday: creative vocal ensemble
  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm  Optional student gathering to rehearse; not required.
  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm  Dinner break
  • 6:00 - 9:30 pm  Creative vocal ensemble rehearsal
 saturday:  vocal jazz academy sessions
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am  Scat singing
  • 11:45 am - 1:00 pm  Rhythmania! Instru-vocal articulation
  • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Lunch break
  • 2:30 - 4:30 pm  Lead sheet preparation,   Q and A
  • 4:45 - 6:15 pm  Group improvisation games
  • 6:15 - 7:00 PM  Dinner break
  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm  Performance coaching
 sunday: vocal jazz academy sessions
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am  Scat singing
  • 11:45 am - 1:00 pm  Rhythmania! Instru-vocal articulation
  • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Lunch break
  • 2:30 - 4:30 pm  Lead sheet preparation,   Q and A
  • 4:45 - 6:00 pm  Group improvisation games
  • 6:00 - 6:30 pm  Closing session
  • 7:00 pm   Optional dinner with Bob ... Bob welcomes singers to join him at a nearby restaurant to continue the conversation. (singers are responsible for their own meal)
weekend 5 - culminating activities

 friday june 17, 2016: creative vocal ensemble

       Important note: Ensemble will also rehearse & perform Saturday. Please keep your weekend open.
  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm  Full ensemble rehearsal with Bob and musicians
  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm  Dinner break
  • 6:00 - 9:30 pm  Creative vocal ensemble dress rehearsal with musicians
 saturday june 18, 2016:  academy sessions, dress rehearsals, concert
  • Times TBD  Classes
  • Times TBD  Dress rehearsal
  • 7:30 pm  Final concert
 sunday june 19, 2016: closing events
  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm  Certification and closing events