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Nicholas Dyson
Since relocating to Ottawa, Ontario in
2008, Nicholas Dyson has been one of the
busiest trumpeters in Canada’s Capital region. He's played lead trumpet with
a variety of groups like the National Arts Centre Orchestra Pops, latin-jazz
band Los Gringos, Impressions In Jazz Orchestra and musical theatre shows
such as A Chorus Line, The Producers and The Sound of Music. Nicholas was
also a featured soloist with Ottawa Superband for their Tribute to Maynard
Ferguson concerts. Other performances include Gladys Knight, The
Temptations, Solomon Douglas Swingtet, People Project, SoulJazz Orchestra,
and That’s The Spirit.
Nicholas has also been actively recording, contributing to albums by Solomon
Douglas Swingtet, The Yohawks, That’s The Spirit and SoulJazz Orchestra,
plus a live concert recording for Radio Canada with Los Gringos. Nicholas is
fortunate to appear often as a guest lecturer, clinician and soloist with
Junior High through University jazz ensembles, combos and trumpet studios
across Canada and the United States.
In Ottawa, in addition to maintaining a busy private trumpet studio and
teaching at Alcorn Music Studios, Nicholas is also the director of the
Capital Youth Jazz Orchestra. CYJO is an educationally driven jazz big band,
made up primarily of students from area universities that made their debut
in April 2009, sharing a concert with Christine Jensen and her trio.
Nicholas is pleased to join the faculty of Carleton University Jazz Camp for
our inaugural camp August 2010. Nicholas is also proud to be the Director of
the Senior Jazz Ensemble at Ottawa's esteemed 'arts centric' Canterbury High
School. Prior to moving to Ottawa, Nicholas spent a number of years as
Musical Director on various cruise liners all over the world. Some other
performances in and around his ship schedule were Natalie Cole, The Moody
Blues, Deborah Gibson, Richie Cole’s Alto Madness Orchestra, The Coasters,
The Drifters and The Platters.
John
Ellis
A native of Chicago
Illinois, John Ellis has performed as soloist and chamber musician
throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He holds the degree of
Doctor of Music from Arizona State University. A versatile performer and
educator, Dr. Ellis has appeared with a variety of musical organizations and
artists, including the Canadian Brass, the Moody Blues, Calgary
Philharmonic, Les Violons du Roy, Chris Botti, Studio de Musique Ancienne de
Montréal, as well as Grammy Award winners Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Anne
Murray. He performs frequently with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in
Canada, and has been heard internationally on broadcasts by the CBC and PBS.
He has presented clinics and recitals at prestigious institutions and
festivals throughout the world, including The Juilliard School, Cincinnati
Conservatory, Summit Brass, the Banff Festival, and the 2005 International
Trumpet Guild Festival in Bangkok Thailand. He performed in Carnegie Hall in
New York City and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles with Les
Violons du Roy for their 25th anniversary tour in December 2009.
Currently Principal Trumpet of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra
of Northern New York, a member of the Capital BrassWorks and the Potsdam
Brass Quintet, Dr. Ellis holds the position of Professor of Music at The
Crane School of Music, State University of New York at Potsdam where he
teaches trumpet and the history of Rock and Roll.
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SUMMER 2010 TRUMPET BOOTCAMP
Alcorn Music Studios and Nicholas Dyson are
proud to present their first annual Trumpet Bootcamp.
We are encouraging students 14 years of age
and older to join us for an intense course designed to improve your
abilities as a musician and player.
Scheduled conveniently near the end of summer, students will enjoy better
results on start-of-the-year auditions, and avoid the
embarrassment of showing up to first rehearsals with ‘summer chops’.
Firmly rooted in the fundamentals of brass playing, this course is designed
to give students the knowledge, focus and discipline needed to be
successful.
Goals and Areas of Focus:
• Better Technique and Facility
• Endurance and Stamina
• Musicianship and Ensemble Playing
• Time and Tempo
• Improvisation
Typical Day at Camp:
08:45 - arrive at Alcorn Music Studios
09:00 - Warm-Up, Flexibility & Harmonic Studies in Group
09:50 - break
10:00 - Large Ensemble rehearsal and coaching
10:50 - break
11:00 - Small Ensemble rehearsals + Jazz Improvisation*
(*for interested students)
Extras:
* Receive your own copy of the ‘Bootcamp Bible’. This text is the collection
of exercises we will primarily study from, and has been put together
specifically for this camp by Nicholas Dyson.
***Friday, August 20th
Master Class with special guest JOHN ELLIS.
Dr. Ellis will hear student performances and give feedback in a comfortable,
fun and positive environment. This is a real treat and not to be missed!
* Friday, August 20th – Student Concert for family and friends
featuring all 20 students plus performances by Nick Dyson, Dr. John Ellis
and Craig Pederson. Accompanied by one of Ottawa's top rhythm sections, Mark
Ferguson keyboard, Mark Alcorn bass, Marilee Townsend-Alcorn drums.
Course Director: Nicholas Dyson
Guest Instructor: Dr. John Ellis
Teaching Assistants: Craig Perdersen, Sarah
Devlin
Date: August 16th to 20th
Time: 09:00 to 12:00 noon
Location: Alcorn Music Studios, 903 Carling Ave. @ Sherwood Dr.
Ottawa
see map here
Registration Fee: $250.00. This camp has limited enrollment of
twelve. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis. Confirmation of
enrollment will only occur when full payment is received. Registration fee
is non-refundable.
Registration Deadline: July 22nd, 2010
Payment Options: We accept cheques, credit cards, debit and cash.
Credit Card payments may be made over the phone Monday thru Thursday between
3:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Cheques are payable to Alcorn Music Studios and can be mailed: Alcorn Music
Studios, 903 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4E3
Questions? email
info@alcornmusicstudios.com or call
613-729-0693
click to visit St.John's Music
Thank you to St. John's Music who donated two
gift certificates donated over $100 worth of music. The gift
certificates were awarded to two outstanding Bootcamp students The
music was used in class throughout the week and performed in concert on the
last day of Bootcamp. St. John's also brought 28 horns to Alcorn Music
Studios for a display and play day for the trumpet students.
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