On Thursday, July 10th, the Skidmore Jazz Institute will present a day-long program of master classes with the Institute's faculty including Todd Coolman, Dennis Mackrel, Russell Haight, Brian Carucci and Andrew Lammly. Topics will include rhythm section fundamentals, building blocks of a strong jazz program, and strategies for improving your sax section's sound.

Participants will attend the Institute classes as well as the celebratory concert featuring the Skidmore Jazz Faculty All-Stars. All activities will be held in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, NY; dinner is included.

The Institute is limited to TEN K-12 music teacher participants who teach or are preparing to teach jazz ensembles; therefore, it is important to register early. Participants who attend the Institute will receive seven CTLE hours. For additional information, please visit: https://www.skidmore.edu/summerjazz/teacher-summit.php.

FORMAT: In-person learning opportunity

DATE: Thursday, 7/10/25

TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College

FACILITATOR: Institute Faculty

GCRTC CONTACT: Denise Lutter, Ed.D., GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for the Visual and Performing Arts

FEE: None. Registration is required.

CTLE HOURS: 7

CTLE REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/2k3wdvx7