Jazz: March Break High School Jazz Intensive
- Price: $555
- Available:March 16, 2026 - March 20, 2026
- Instructor:Oscar Peterson School of Music Faculty and Guest Artists
Course Description
“It’s the group sound that’s important, even when you’re playing a solo”. Oscar Peterson
This one-week intensive program provides a comprehensive learning experience for students to develop the essentials of jazz performance through small and large ensemble settings. Students will learn and play alongside some of Toronto's best jazz musicians and educators.
Scholarship and financial assistance is available for students.
Audition required.
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Each day, students will rehearse in big band, sectionals, and combos, directed by leading performing artists including RCM Jazz Artist-in-Residence Robi Botos, acclaimed guitarist Michael Occhipinti, and special guest faculty on each instrument.
This March Break program wraps with a Friday evening concert for friends and family at The Royal Conservatory.
The following is a tentative schedule. Details are subject to change.
| SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|
| 9:00-10:15 am | Big Band Rehearsal |
| 10:30 am-12:00 pm | Fundamentals of Improv, Theory & Musicianship |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | LUNCH |
| 1:00-2:30 pm | Combos & Sectionals |
| 2:45-3:30 pm | Big Band Rehearsal |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Jam Session |
| Robi Botos, RCM Jazz Artist-in-Residence, piano | Michael Occhipinti, guitar |
| Serena Mancuso, bass guitar | Jake Wilkinson, trumpet |
| Selena Savage, trombone | Scott Marshall, saxophone |
| Mark Kelso, drums |