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IOSP Summer Jazz Camp


  • Myles Reif Performing Arts Center 720 Conifer Drive Grand Rapids, MN (map)

ATTENTION STRING PLAYERS - you don't want to miss this!!  Renowned European violinist Tim Kliphaus will lead the week-long Summer 2014 Itasca Orchestra String Program (IOSP) Summer Jazz Camp for students ages 8-18.  Both an experienced teacher and performer, Tim is a legendary expert of Stephane Grapelli style violin playing who leads performances and workshops throughout the world.  Yours truly will lead the cello workshops, Clearwater Hot Club phenom Sam Miltich will instruct guitarists and esteemed Twin Cities violinist Gary Schulte will support Tim with the fiddlers. This camp is designed for strings players ages 8-18 with a classical, folk, or bluegrass background who have at least three years prior experience on their instrument.  Workshops run 10:00 -3:00 throughout the week, culminating in a final concert on Friday, June 27th.  Seriously, people - the chance to work with Tim right here in MInnesota is not to be missed!!!!