The Sino-Jazz Camp, a Special First Time Event in China from July 17th to August 17th

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The Sino-Jazz Camp, a Special First Time Event in China from July 17th to August 17th (CNY)

Published on: March 20th, 2010 12:05am by: jzschool

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(OPENPRESS) March 20, 2010 -- Shanghai is the place to be in 2010, the World EXPO adding a cherry on to the top of an already enticing mix of traditional and uber-modern. Shanghai is a city in a hurry, it is a fast paced, frenetic but fun and extremely safe place to visit and has already achieved the status as being one of the most interesting areas in the world. It offers a kaleidoscope of variety in people, tastes, sounds, architecture, activities and opportunities.

Shanghai has a rich jazz heritage having been a major jazz hub in the 1930s during the concessions era. In modern Shanghai, the thriving economy and taste of local and expatriate residents for this amazing musical style means that there is a blossoming community of resident musicians from all over the world.

Apart from a back bone of American jazz players, some of whom graduated from esteemed institutions such as Oberlin, Berklee, Eastman, Manhattan School of Music and the New England Conservatory, there are sizeable musical communities from Brazil, Columbia, France, Australia and Mauritius. The international musicians are complemented by a strong contingent of Chinese players, some of whom have studied overseas and performed internationally at the highest level. This unique demographic mix has led to many interesting projects and experimentations encompassing jazz, Latin, world music and traditional Chinese music fusions.

For language learners, Shanghai has the advantage of being a modern, open minded city where locals are happy to interact with overseas guests, especially with regard to language exchange. Most young Shanghainese have learned or are currently learning English or another language and are usually keen to practice with native speakers and usually happy to encourage guests to speak Chinese. Also, the 2010 World Expo will be in session, hence the current themes in Shanghai of good hosting and pleasant hospitality.

The Sino-Jazz Camp is a unique summer study program where students will get the chance to learn Chinese language appropriate to their study level, be introduced to important aspects of Chinese culture, have the chance to explore the World Expo site, go on organized short trips to neighboring historic towns and cities while also getting the chance to study jazz under the tutelage of some the finest jazz musicians based in Shanghai.

About JZ School
The JZ School is an exciting and unique music school committed to developing the creative and productive potential of its students. The school strives to create a fun, productive and dynamic learning environment for students of all ages and levels.

JZ School has comprehensive modern music teaching resources which can cover the technical, performance and theoretical aspects of music study. The resource is not only in jazz education but also in other contemporary genres including rock, pop, blues, Latin and Flamenco.

Faculty:
The school faculty consists of foreign and local instructors who are acclaimed professional musicians with extensive performing and/or academic experience both at national and international level. JZ School faculty have experience instructing the technical, performance and theoretical aspects of music study. Many faculty members are alumni from prestigious institutions such as Berklee College, Eastman School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, Oberlin, Rutgers, University of Music (Rome) and the Shanghai Conservatory.

Associated with the highly respected JZ Club, JZ School, already a well known institution in Shanghai, is committed to becoming the leading source of jazz education in China. The school is dedicated to preparing students to become creative and well-rounded musicians. In addition to learning in a classroom setting, students can obtain live stage experience by performing in front of an audience, at student concerts, special performances at JZ Club.

JZ School understands that self-expression, creativity and communication are vital for any performing art student and strives to foster artistic expression, improvisation and to have a positive influence on the musical development of its students.

About the JZ School Team
JZ School was founded in 2006. The founders included three professional jazz musicians who are also pioneers of the contemporary jazz scene in Shanghai. Lawrence Ku (New England Conservatory) a guitarist from Los Angeles. JQ Whitcomb (Oberlin) a trumpet player from Santa Fe, and Ren Yu Qing, a bass player from Beijing who is also the Head of JZ Group (JZ Club, JZ International Jazz Festival).

JZ School Jazz Camp fact file:
JZ School has delivered four Jazz camps since the schools founding in 2006. There have been three summer camps in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively. Furthermore, JZ School cooperated with the international musician’s collective, Global Music Foundation (GMF) in October 2009 to deliver a jazz camp around the JZ International Jazz Festival.

About Sunshine Chinese:
Sunshine Chinese is a professional Mandarin training company, providing Mandarin courses, cross cultural training, and Chinese cultural consultation to expatriate individuals and international companies.

Chinese Language courses range from options absolute beginners to proficiency exams. Corporate clients can choose courses with a focus on effective business communication.

Sunshine Chinese believes that Chinese Language and culture are inseparable and that a healthy dose of Chinese culture can only enrich the learning experience and have positive impact on Language acquisition. Special cultural activities and courses delivered by local experts are often arranged at Sunshine. Options have included, “Chinese Ink Painting”, “Modern Calligraphy”, “An Introduction to Chinese Chess”, “An Overview of Chinese Martial Arts” and “Chinese Cuisine”.

Sunshine Chinese has the honor of being chosen by the 2010 EXPO committee to produce the official Survival Chinese Handbook.

About the Sunshine Chinese Team:
Sunshine Chinese was founded by Leo Ye a former academic at the prestigious Peking University. Leo is also on the board of the Shanghai Vocational Education Association and is former vice president of Zhongfa Education Group. Laura Ha heads up the teaching team at Sunshine, with more than ten years’ college teaching experience, she has specialized in teaching oral Chinese and received the honor to be invited to write the official “Survival Handbook for EXPO” for the 2010 Shanghai EXPO.