DJANGO A GOGO® 2024

MUSIC CAMP:
Tuesday, April 30-Sunday, May 5, 2024

REGISTRATION FOR THE CAMP

PRESENTATION

Django a Gogo™ Music Camp is a first-class music program providing musicians of all levels and instruments access to the greatest knowledge and teachers available. The program focuses mainly on the musical style of Django Reinhardt (referred to as "Gypsy Jazz" in the USA). The goal of this camp is for students to learn from all the teachers and performers of the festival in an intimate small group setting, or workshops. 

LESS IS MORE!
LESS STUDENTS = MORE QUALITY!

 The  music “camp” will be limited to 40 guitar students!

Instructors include: Angelo Debarre, Serge Camps, Simba Baumgartner, Brad Boose, Sam Farthing, Hugo Guezbar, Adrien Marco, Josh Kaye, Stephane Wrembel and special guests

We want the students to have a close relationship with the teachers and to receive as much personally relevant information as possible. We want maximum interaction and personal connection between the students and the teachers.  Limiting the number of students to 40 students allows us to maintain a very high level of quality for our camp.

Students are 4 divided into groups of 10. Each group will receive a 2 parts morning classes each day: A 90 minute first part focusing on rhythm and improvisation, followed by a 90minute class focusing on a dynamic Q&A to complete the information given in the class. In the afternoon there will be a 3 hour concert/workshop/Q& A with the various violin and guitar teachers and special guests!

The philosophy of our camp —what sets us apart from others— is that no student will be denied access to a specific teacher because he or she is not of a certain level of ability.
It is preferable when registering for the camp to already have a basic knowledge of chords and some soloing in one style or another. However, the camp is open to students of all skill levels.  Everyone will get the musical information they need at their own point of development. The teachers and performers have been selected not only for their ability to offer world-class concerts and instruction, but also for their good spirit and their general kindness, patience, and humor.
In addition to offering students the rare opportunity to become deeply immersed in this style of music with some of the greatest teachers and performers in the world, the Django a Gogo Music Camp is fun and entertaining.  There will be plenty of coffee, snacks, jams and great times! 

THE TOWN

The camp will be happening in the charming town of Maplewood, in the heart of the village. The town is a gem in NJ. It is easily accessible by highway and public transportation. It is a 25 minute drive from NYC, 10 minute drive from Newark Airport, and 30 minutes by train from Penn Station New York. Maplewood is full of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, stores...all within a block of the venues.  

The New York Times had recently published an article about Maplewood "If Brooklyn Were a Suburb". The town is bustling and very hip, the food is excellent, and the whole area (Essex County) is one of the most culturally active in the country.

Students are responsible for their own lodging. There are many Air BNB and VRBO opportunities in Maplewood.

THE VENUE: THE WOODLAND

Maplewood was our first choice for the music camp because of its amenities, accessibility, and artistic vibe. We have been provided with two gorgeous, cozy and extremely functional rooms to host the event.  All teaching, master classes, and concerts will be held at THE WOODLAND, a gorgeous historic building with a nice, old-time concert feel.

THE TEACHERS

        At the Django a Gogo festival all of the participating musicians are world-class performers, as well as world-class teachers.

REGISTRATION FOR THE CAMP

The camp is limited to 40 guitar students!

Guitar Teachers will be rotating the four small groups of 10 everyday. This is to provide students with the opportunity to receive a wide range of information and advice in a very small group setting.

The program schedule is as follows:

Refund policy:

Tickets for concerts are non refundable.

There is a $250 non refundable fee for full camp, $500 non refundable fee after march 1st. Full camp is non refundable after April 1.

Installments must be paid every 30 days and are non refundable.

Django A Gogo Festival in Maplewood and NYC

April 30-May 5, 2024

Tickets for The Town Hall in NYC for Saturday, May 4, 2024

On sale Tuesday, October 2, 2023

Reserve your seat early.

Featuring:

Stephane Wrembel - Musical Director / Guitar
Angelo Debarre - guitar
Serge Camps - guitar
Franck Anastasio - bass
Hugo Guezbar - guitar
Adrien Marco - guitar
Aurore Voilqué - violin & vocals
Jean-Michel Pilc - Piano
Nick Driscoll - Clarinet/Tenor Sax
Ari Folman-Cohen - Bass
Josh Kaye - Guitar
Nick Anderson – Drums
+ special guest TBA