Kuumbwa Summer Jazz Camp Accepting Registrations

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The Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, Calif., is now accepting registrations for its annual summer jazz camp.

Music students entering grades 8–12 are encouraged to apply to this two-week day camp to learn basic improvisation and theory, concepts and phrasing, history, and jazz appreciation.

The camp will be held at Cabrillo College in Aptos, Calif. Registration is $200, but there is a limited number of need-based scholarships available.

For more information or to register, visit: www.kuumbwajazz.org



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