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VOCAL PROGRAM - Bar Harbor, ME
JULY 30 - AUGUST 5, 2023
Bar Harbor, ME
Brazilian/Jazz Immersion
Under the direction of master Jazz and Brazilian vocal artists and musicians, our vocal program seamlessly integrates Jazz and Brazilian repertoire. You are encouraged to bring familiar tunes you'd like to work on, as well as new repertoire to explore. Working towards our end-of-week performance, the vocal program integrates:
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Group & individual coaching with focus on song interpretation and phrasing, including daily sessions with faculty trio
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Technique and intonation
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Scat singing
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Percussion for vocalists
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Participation in one instrumental ensemble daily (vocal, improvisation & percussion)
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Jazz Harmony & Music Theory for Vocalists
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Chart Development / Arranging
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Optional Vocal / Instrumental Collaboration (duets, trios)
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Portuguese pronunciation (for those opting to sing in Portuguese)
In this context, students will have opportunities to rehearse with faculty accompanist, faculty rhythm section, as well as participating instrumentalists in trios, combos, etc.
Faculty 2023
Samba Meets Jazz is honored to welcome back DOMINIQUE EADE to our faculty!
Poetic and passionate, American vocalist, composer and improviser Dominique Eade blends musical virtuosity with a songwriter’s straightforward emotional sensibility, creating music that has garnered critical acclaim, inspired audiences, and served as a creative signpost for generations of singers. The New York Times called Eade “an exceptional singer” with a “wide vocal range and a grasp on the intricacies of style,” one “who weighs a chanteuse’s coolness against a jazz musician’s exploratory instincts.” The Atlantic Monthly recognized Eade for her “rich voice and effortless delivery” while the Boston Phoenix called her music “sublime and daring.”
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Dominique Eade has been a part of, and integral to, the development of New England Conservatory's vocal program for over three decades, where she has mentored an array of vocalists on today's scene, including Luciana Souza, Roberta Gambarini, Michael Mayo, Rachel Price, Sofia Rei, Jorge Roeder, Sara Serpa, Sarah Jarosz, Darynn Dean, , Akenya Seymour, Jo Lawry, Aoife O’Donovan, and many others.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY:
“For all her virtuosity, it's her sound that carries the performance."
- The NY Times
"Focused, lyrical and conversational atmosphere full of subtle nuance and superb musicianship.” DownBeat Magazine
Members of SMJ's faculty (see below) will be accompanying vocalists as part of our daily schedule, and as well, during the culminating performance. In addition, our vocal program includes multiple opportunties to develop musicianship by interacting and learning from instrumental faculty members in the context of rhythmic studies, improvisation, and more!
Overview of the Week 2023
Our week begins on a Sunday wth afternoon registrationm and our Meet & Greet / Faculty Presentation in the evening. Our daily schedule 9:00 am - 5:45pm has a built-in mid-day break for relaxing, practicing, private lessons, swimming, biking, etc.. Evenings include faculty-led jams with teachers joining in to add to the fun. Highlights include our SMJ Cabaret/Jam (teachers join in), Faculty Performance at The Criterion Theatre, and of course, our student concert on Friday night.
Program activities culminate on Friday night. On-campus check-out is on Saturday morning (9am checkout).
Our schedule is designed to enable exchange between between instrumental faculty with vocal and tap program.
Lodging & Meals
ON-CAMPUS
On campus lodging is available in modern townhouse dorms. Each townhouse accommodates up 8 people, and has a full-kitchen, living area and dining area on the 1st floor. Four single rooms are located on the 2nd Floor, and two double rooms on the 3rd floor.
Each floor has a bathroom with sink, shower and toilet, shared by a maximum of
3 other people if full occupancy on the floor. It is possible to request a double
room to be used as a single, or to request a full floor. Two 1st floor rooms with ensuite bathrooms will be available. Linens and towels are included in lodging fees.
On-campus lodging fees include meals beginning (Sunday dinner
through Friday dinner). Standard, pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Lunch-to-go is available with advance notice. Accommodations for dietary restrictions/allergies are available, also with advance notice.
Off-Campus
B&Bs, motels, hotels and Airbnb’s are close by to COA for those who prefer to stay off
campus. If you commute, you have the option of signing up for lunches (and/or other meals) prior to camp. Standard, pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Lunch-to-go is available with advance notice. Accommodations for dietary restrictions/allergies are available, also with advance notice
Fees & Policies 2023
OFF-CAMPUS TUITION: $1135
ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE PACKAGES –
Packages below include tuition, 6 nights lodging, and meals -- from Sunday dinner through Friday dinner.
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Double Room: $1535
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Single Room: $1635
NOTE: We are awaiting notice from the College as to availability and prices for
private rooms with private bathrooms.
EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT: Register by April 15 to receive $50 discount.
Referral Discount: If you refer someone (to Vocal, Tap OR Instrumental), you will receive a $50 discount and your friend will receive a $50 discount.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT & REFERRAL DISCOUNT CAN BE COMBINED FOR TOTAL OF $100 discount.
DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID
A limited number of partial scholarships / financial aid are available based on merit and financial need.
DEPOSITS
Tuition is due upon registration.
Lodging/meals is due by June 1.
* Feel free to inquire about installment plan if needed.
FORMS OF PAYMENT
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Zelle
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Venmo (no fee if drawn from your bank account or debit card)
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Credit Card (2.9% surcharge)
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Personal Check
CANCELLATION POLICY
Our program is a small program. In light of this, in the event you are unable to attend you have the option to apply your payment (excluding lodging/meals) to any SMJ program in 2024 or to find a sub to fill your reserved music spot and your lodging/meal reservation.
COVID-RELATED POLICIES
Completion of registration and payment will confirm that registrant agrees to follow Covid-related policies of both College of the Atlantic and Samba Meets Jazz Workshops
Venue
College of the Atlantic
Image 1: Turrets Building / Image 2: COA Pier
With a setting as inspirating as our faculty, College of the Atlantic (COA) on Frenchman’s Bay in Bar Harbor provides the perfect retreat for you to shed the demands of everyday life – and the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in your music with like-minded adults. Rated by Trip Advisor and the New York Times as one of the top U.S. vacation spots, there’s something for everyone! Our mid-day break provides an opportunity to experience it – from a visit to the top of Cadillac Mountain, biking, walking and swimming in Acadia National Park, or a whale-watching boat ride on the bay. Plus .. you can kayak off the COA pier!
Travel
By Air
Fly to Bangor (BGR):
American, Delta, United, and Allegiant (to/from FL) offer flights to Bangor International Airport.
Fly to Bar Harbor (BHB)
U.S. Air offers direct flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to the Bar-Harbor Hancock County Airport (BHB) in Trenton which is about 15 minutes from the College of the Atlantic.
Getting from the BGR and BHB airports to COA
If you’re flying and not renting a car (you really don’t need one), the Bar Harbor-Bangor Shuttle runs between Bangor International and Bar Harbor and will bring you directly to College of the Atlantic. In addition to its regular schedule which is posted on its website, a shuttle bus can be arranged for a group of people with advance notice.
The Island Explorer – a free shuttle bus service that goes all around Mt. Desert Island – goes between BHB and Bar Harbor.
FLY or TAKE AMTRAK to Portland
Flying to Portland, Maine (PWM) is a great way to save money on flights and to reduce the number of stops. Portland is approximately 3 hours from College of the Atlantic. To get to COA from Portland, options include car rental or bus (Concord Trailways) to Bangor, and Bar Harbor Shuttle from Bangor to COA.
Bus
Concord Trailways is an unusually hospitable, modern (and clean!) bus service that goes to Bangor, ME. Believe it not, they help you with your luggage, provide earphones for video, water, and pretzels! And the rates are reasonable! Upon arrival in Bangor, you can connect with the Bar Harbor-Bangor Airport Shuttle to Bar Harbor.
Once You’re Here!
College of the Atlantic is located on Mt. Desert Island, steps from Acadia National Park. Keep in mind that you really don’t need a car in Bar Harbor. A free, frequent shuttle bus — the Island Explorer – goes to all towns on Mt. Desert Island and into Acadia National Park from early morning through to about 10:00 pm. There is an Island Explorer stop on campus.
About the Bar Harbor Area
Image 1: Town of Bar Harbor Image 1: Frenchman's Bay / Image 2: Biking at Acadia National Park
There’s something magical about Bar Harbor. A celebrated vacation destination on Mount Desert Island that is the gateway to Acadia National Park, it possesses a rich history and culture unlike any other. For non-participating guests, there are endless activity options-- from hiking, biking, swimming in Acadia National Park to a visit to its Rockefeller Gardens, to lunch at the famed Jordan Pond. Short-day trip options include antiquing to whale-watching to jaunts to the Blue Hill Peninsula, Schoodic Point & more. In other words, your guest will have plenty to keep her/himself busy while you’re in workshop sessions. For info: https://www.visitbarharbor.com/about-bar-harbor