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The Winona State University Department of Music, in cooperation with the Upper Mississippi Jazz Society, will offers an all-day jazz workshop for middle school and high school students July 11-12 at the WSU Performing Arts Center.

The workshop includes instruction in jazz improvisation and jazz styles and a performance at the 21st annual Lake Winona Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 12.

All instrumentalists are welcome.

Students are housed in WSU residence halls (double occupancy) and receive three meals.

The cost is $75 per student. Students not needing housing may attend for $65.

A $35 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, June 27. The remaining balance is due at check-in on July 11.

Scholarships are available.

The program is directed by WSU music professor Rich MacDonald. Instructors for the workshop include Chip Schreader, clarinet and saxophone; Gary Urness, trumpet; George Von Arx, trombone; Gerald Gleason, tuba; Larry Price, piano; and Rich MacDonald, drums.

For more information or to register, call (507) 474-3900. To download a registration form, visit the WSU Department of Music Web site: http://www.winona.edu/music.