2013 7th Annual Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive

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The 2012 KHSDI was a huge success with 42 drummers studying and performing over 2 weeks!

Keith Hall SDI flyer 2013“It immediately changed the way I viewed the instrument and performance…the entire staff was so very helpful!”
-Bill F.–Student

“We were thrilled… I truly believe you could not find a comparable experience anywhere…an experience of a lifetime!”
- Eugene & Jan P.–Parents

 

Week 1: June 17-22, 2013 Beginning/Intermediate

Week 2: June 24-29, 2013

Advanced

 

Early Bird Special Tuition $450 before March 1
Tuition after March 1 $485
Dorm and Meal plans range from $300-$400
Secure your spot with a $100 deposit
Open to students of all ages.

 

The Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive is a week-long drum camp held on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The focus here is jazz drumming for all ages and levels. (11-60+ years!)

During the week, students will learn new music during rehearsals and performances with various professional rhythm sections, a dynamic vocalist, and a drum choir.  Students participate in a number of activities including:

  • Jazz Rhythm Section Concepts: Study classic rhythm sections, learn tunes and gain valuable experience working with a world-class rhythm section from New York City.
  • Drum Set Master Classes: Set up, tuning, ride cymbal focus, time, comping, brushes, soloing, independence, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and much more…
  • Transcriptions: Learn how to write and play what you hear on CDs.
  • Listening and Analysis: Study the styles of important jazz drummers.
  • Drum Set Choir: Perform as part of a drum set ensemble.
  • Evening Jam Sessions: Jam with other students and staff.
  • Skype Master Classes: Have included Billy Hart, Will Kennedy, Tommy Igoe, Chuck Silverman and Donny McCaslin

The KHSDI has expanded to 2 camps in order to accept more students and better focus the curriculum.

  • The talented staff includes Keith’s past and present WMU drum students
  • The professional rhythm sections include Keith’s New York City trio TRI-FI, and all-stars from around the country.
  • Full dormitory housing and cafeteria services are available.
  • The Final Concerts are held at The Union Cabaret and Grille in downtown Kalamazoo.

Contribute to the Scholarship Fund

Refund Policy

What To Bring

Sample Schedule

 

DownBeat Magazine

The KHSDI was featured in the September 2011 issue of DownBeat Magazine!

Past Summer Drum Intensive Highlights

Every year has been a fantastic experience for the staff and the students, full of moments to remember. We’ve collected some highlights from past KHSDI camps.

Informational Video

Find out more about the KHSDI with this 3-minute video featuring images from our 2009 camp and music by TRI-FI.

 

 

 

Kalamazoo Gazette

Bill Wood wrote an article for the Kalamazoo Gazette about the 2010 camp.