Meet Luis Alarcon Sobarzo, Karla Reyes, Steve Zenz, and Alejando Gallegos. Steve is a long-time friend, faculty, and board member at the Arts Center. Steve and a friend, German Simon (pronounced Herr-mon See-mon) started a jazz camp in Argentina based on Steve's experience at the Shell Lake Arts Center.
Luis, Karla, and Alejando went to that camp and were so inspired, they created a jazz camp in Chile. Their Victoria Music Camp is the second South American jazz camp based on our Arts Center.
We're immensely proud to have these 3 wonderful people--and strong musicians--gifting us with their presence this week. Thank you for all you taught us while you were also observing our classes.
My goodness me! Music really is the international language!
Last night was our annual Tribute to the Big Bands concert. Alejandro Gallegos García, one of our guests this week from a Jazz Camp in Chile (and a graphic artist!) put this video together for us. Thank you, Alejandro.
Middle and High School students who are in a Rock Band . . . come for a week of concentrated learning and playing. Watch your skills improve incredibly. Oh, and make friends you'll want to stay in contact with in the future! https://shelllakeartscenter.org/rock-band-camp/
Do you have students who play in a rock band? Or maybe your own kids or grandkids play in a rock band? We've got a focused week of learning and playing in store for them from July 14-19! Check out this video. You can register them at https://shelllakeartscenter.org/rock-band-camp/.
We had the privilege of hosting our annual First Year Master Class last week for 145 (mostly) 5th graders. The students brought their instruments, their eagerness to learn, and their 5th grader energy for a delightful day. Thank you to Alicia Hailey for making this excellent video. Thank you also to the Northwood School District's Education Foundation for sponsoring their Northwood students!
Jarrad Harris on Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Camp
The Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Camp is an awesome opportunity for saxophone students to expand their knowledge and grow as musicians! Tune in as this year's Saxophone Camp Director, Jarrad Harris, shares more about this camp!! He is a professor of music at Purdue University and is ready to teach your sax players.
One of our upcoming performers, Sherlonda Sharp, was a guest on WOJB this morning! Take a listen to hear her interview and learn more about her upcoming show with Jason Schommer at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre. As always, check out our website for tickets and to learn more!!
Registration for summer camps is now open! We are so excited to share more details about these camps in upcoming posts. Stay tuned!
Winter is flying by! Be sure to grab your spot at camp before its too late! Registration is available on our website now!
