18th Annual KHSDI
Sunday June 23 - Thursday June 27, 2024
One Week Day Camp - All Levels
We are taking it on the road to
Northview High School in Grand Rapids MI
Registration is OPEN
Registration is OPEN
Price Includes Tuition, and Thursday Dinner
$499 By March 18
$550 After March 18
Balance Due April 30
Space is limited!
Reserve your spot by registering and paying the $100 deposit
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Sunday - Load in -12:30pm-5pm
Monday - 9am-5pm
Tuesday - 9am-5pm
Wednesday - 9am-5pm
Thursday - 9am-5pm, dinner provided, 7pm Concert, Load out
This is a day camp, no housing is available. Each student is required to bring a sack lunch, and their own drum set on Sunday and we will load them out on Thursday.
***Friday night activity in Kalamazoo for those interested - Grammy Award Winning Drummer Antonio Sanchez performs his soundtrack LIVE to the movie BIRDMAN at the State Theater. Special KHSDI ticket information coming soon!
About KHSDI:
Founded in 2007, 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. (11-71+ years!) Since 2007, it has grown from 6 students at a 3 day workshop to beginning and advanced weeks including 24 drummers each.
During the week, students will learn new music during rehearsals and performances with various professional rhythm sections, a vocalist a horn player, and a drum choir. Students participate in a number of activities including:
The Final Concert will be held at the Max Colley II Performing Arts Center at Northview High School.
Drum Set Master Classes: Set up, tuning, ride cymbal focus, time, comping, brushes, soloing, independence, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and much more…
Listening and Analysis: Study the styles of important jazz drummers.
Drum Set Choir: Perform as part of a drum set ensemble.
Jam Sessions: Jam with other students and staff.
Jazz Rhythm Section Concepts: Study classic rhythm sections, learn tunes and gain valuable experience working with a world-class rhythm sections.
Live and Virtual Master Classes: Have included Billy Hart, Will Kennedy, Tommy Igoe, Peter Erskine, Matt Wilson, Carl Allen, Chuck Silverman, Peter Retzlaff, Marcus Baylor, Carter McLean, Nick Ruffini, Adam Nussbaum, Donny McCaslin, Sammy K, Andrew Rathbun, Phil Maturano, Derico Watson, Kevin Jones, Jeff Moehle, Geoff Clapp, Tim Froncek and Quincy Davis.
Personal Health: Focus on personal development through confidence and healthy choices
The Staff includes talented drummers from around the U.S. who are Keith’s past and present WMU students
The Pro Rhythm Sections includes all-stars from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Photography for KHSDI by Jane Kozhevnikova, Hannah Hall and Casey Spring
Questions? wearetunedin1@gmail.com or 201-406-5059
PRAISE FOR KHSDI:
“It truly does get better each year and that says a lot because the bar keeps getting higher.”
“Not only was our son’s drumming taken to a new level, his confidence and social interactions were challenged and growth was realized!”
-Elise, Parent
“This years intensive was my favorite by far! So much positive energy and vibe! I hope to be back next year!”
-Sam, Returning Student
“I am very impressed with the pedagogical strength-based style and creativity after observing the intensive drum program. I was stunned at the kids’ improvement in confidence and skill in one week.”
-Roxanne, Parent
“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
DownBeat Magazine
KHSDI was featured in DownBeat Magazine April 2016
Big thanks to our amazing staff:
Rufus Ferguson, Phil Palombi, Matt Landon, John Sutton, Ashley Daneman, Andrew Rathbun, Matthew Fries, Matt Hughes, Edye Evans Hyde, Benje Daneman, Jay Ortega, Casey Spring, Jay Sawyer, Christian Euman, Ethan Bouwsma, Ryan Demeniuk, Madison George, Steven Perry, Brad Crossland, Carter Zamora, Bryer Magnuson, Danny Gayden, Grace Hall, Hannah Hall, Josie Hall, Tamera Hall, Jane Kozhevnikova and special guests: Adam Nussbaum, Nick Ruffini and Peter Retzlaff.