THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED and the new date is TBD.
The new date will be posted here when it is known.
In coordination with the Oregon Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society and lead facilitator Dr. Colleen Clark (University of South Carolina), PSU will host Jazz Girls Day. JAZZ GIRLS DAY invites and inspires girls for a day filled with learning, playing, and performing. One of the goals of the day is to help girls prepare for their All-State jazz auditions, although this is not a requirement to attend. The idea behind JAZZ GIRLS DAY is not only to welcome girls to start or continue playing jazz but also encourage music educators to encourage girls to play jazz.
This program is for all instrumentalists and vocalists (traditional AND non-traditional) at all levels. The only prerequisites are middle and high school students who identify as female. Accompanying adults are welcome as well! Participants will have the opportunity to work with Dr. Clark and PSU instrumental and vocal jazz faculty in this educational and FUN event!
Tentative Schedule for Jazz Girls Day
(Subject to Change)
Starred* items are for both educators and student participants.
9-9:15: Registration* - Meet & greet with Faculty/Staff, students, volunteers
9:15-9:30: Welcome
9:45-10:30: Instrumental sectionals*
10:30-11:00: Jazz Girls Day Theme Song*
11:00-11:15: What do you hear? – interactive session with jazz faculty and students*
11:15-12:00: Improvisation
12:00-12:30: lunch
12:30-1:00: Jam session/rhythm changes*
1-1:30: “Let’s Learn about Women in Jazz!”* - Everyone will leave with a packet of info, playlist, resources, etc.
2:00-3:00: Band director ensemble and/or “how to” in the band
2:00-2:30: break out ensembles
2:30-3:00: dress rehearsal for concert
3:15: Jazz Girls Day CERTIFICATE + TEE presentation.*
3:15-4:00: Final performance with ALL participants, faculty, students.
Learn more about Portland State University's School of Music & Theater Jazz Program and Percussion Program.