Summer Instructional Programs

Are you looking for engaging and creative ways for your children to spend the summer?

Consider one of the exciting summer instructional programs being offered by University College at Fairfield University. For more information, please call (203) 254-4307 or toll-free at (888) 254-1566.

Jazz, Rock & Blues Workshop - Adult Music Immersion Weekend

Dates: Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 2008

Brian Torff, a renowned bassist, composer and Music Program Director at Fairfield University will be conducting this intensive jazz workshop designed to allow adult students to learn new performance techniques in a relaxed setting. Students will interact, perform and record with professional musicians. There is a requirement of five years or more on your instrument. For more information, click here.

Jazz Workshop - Middle School, High School, College-age Day Program

Tentative dates: Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 2008; July 14-18, 2008; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 2008 Summer Jazz Workshop, sponsored by University College at Fairfield University, offers middle school and high school student instrumentalists and vocalists an intensive 5 or 10-day jazz program. The workshop is led by renowned bassist and composer, Brian Torff, Music Program Director at Fairfield University. Participants must have at least two years' instrument or vocal experience and have a basic music reading ability.

Summer Jazz Workshop combines jazz instruction, improvisation and theory. Students will perform in jazz ensembles and attend classes and workshops in jazz improvisation, theory, rhythm and world music, history of jazz, and jazz arranging and composition. On Friday, July 11 and Friday, July 18, at the culmination of their Jazz Workshop experience, the students will perform in concert at the Gonzaga Hall auditorium.

For more information and a brochure, please call (203) 254-4307.

Summer Reading Skills Programs - Ages 4 to 18
4-week program format meets once per week. Call for dates.

A joint program with the University College and the Institute of Reading Development. This series of enrichment reading programs is designed to foster a love of reading while improving comprehension, phonics, speed and study skills. For more information or to register, call (800) 978-9596.

Summer Institute for the Gifted - Day Program for K-6
Program Dates: July 14-Aug. 1, 2008
Learn more at SIG Open House - Call (203) 254-4110 for directions and campus location

The Summer Institute for the Gifted provides academically gifted students with a comprehensive and challenging academic experience geared to their needs, abilities and interests. This opportunity for cultural exchange and social growth combines academic experience with recreation for traditional summer camp fun. Call (866) 303-4744 for more information or to register.