Summer Sheddin'
DownBeat's Annual Jazz Camp Guide
East
Berklee College of Music Summer Programs
Boston, Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California
May 21-August 15 (12-week program); July 12-August 15 (five-week program); June 20-22 (brass and saxophone workshop weekends)
Highlights: Twelve-week program participants complete the equivalent of the first semester of Berklee's college-level core curriculum. The five-week programs include classes in brass, guitar, saxophone and music production. The brass and saxophone weekends feature intense immersion in the instruments, focusing on all aspects of the music. For students age 15 and up.
Faculty: Terri Lyne Carrington, Jane Ira Bloom, George Duke, Dave Liebman, more.
Cost: 12-week program is $10,150; five-week program is $3,895; $530 tuition, $310 housing for the weekend sessions.
Contact: (617) 747-2245; berklee.edu/summer
Camp Encore-Coda
Sweden, Maine
July 25-July 20 & July 20-August 10
Highlights: Attendees play and learn music while enjoying the woods. Music styles include jazz, rock, classical, pop and theater. Attracts about 150 campers, age 9 to 17.
Faculty: Includes Trent Austin, Kevin Norton and Brent LaCasce.
Cost: First session is $4,200; second is $3,850.
Contact: (617) 325-1541; encore-coda.com
College of Saint Rose Summer Jazz Program
Albany, New York
June 30-August 8
Highlights: Divided into two 18-piece jazz ensembles for students either going into grades 7-9 or grades 10-12. Public concerts will be held during the program.
Cost: Tuition is $265.
Contact: (518) 454-5195; strose.edu
Eastern U.S. Music Camp at Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
June 29-July 13, July 6-20, July 13-26 (two-week sessions); June 29-July 20, July 6-26 (three-week sessions) & June 29-July 26 (four-week session).
Highlights: The camp teaches jazz education, performance, ensembles and combos, improvisation, theory, harmony, composition, arranging and conducting. Enrollment is approximately 200 students, age 10 to 18.
Faculty: Includes Thomas Brown, Sean Lowery, Rick Montalbano and Bryan Kidd.
Cost: Varies from $635 to $3,445 depending upon a two-, three-, or four-week session.
Contact: (866) 777-7841; easternusmusiccamp.com
Eastman Summer Jazz Studies
Rochester, New York
(University of Rochester)
June 24-July 6
Highlights: Two weeks for serious high school jazz students. The program includes large and small jazz ensembles, improvisation, theory and instrumental master classes.
Faculty: Members of Eastman's Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media faculty.
Cost: Tuition is $1,840, which includes room and board.
Contact: (585) 274-1400; esm.rochester.edu
Jazz in July
Amherst, Massachusetts
(University of Massachusetts)
July 7-18
Highlights: The instrumental program emphasizes improvisation within a small combo setting and a big band. The vocal program explores jazz phrasing and rhythms, preparing lead sheets and improvisation. About 70 students, age 15 and up.
Faculty: Geri Allen, John Blake, Steve Johns, Chip Jackson, Esperanza Spalding, Billy Taylor, Jeff Holmes, Fred Tillis, Dana Leong, more.
Cost: Tuition is $600 per week.
Contact: (413) 545-3530; jazzinjuly.com
KoSA International Percussion Workshops & Festival
Castleton, Vermont (Castleton State College)
July 30-August 3
Highlights: Hands-on classes with professional drummers for students of all levels. Attendees live and work with their mentors, perform with rhythm sections and attend faculty concerts. For students of all ages.
Faculty: Past faculty included John Riley, Dafnis Prieto, Arnie Lang and Aldo Mazza.
Contact: (800) 541-8401; kosamusic.com
Litchfield Jazz Camp
Litchfield, Connecticut
July 6-11, 13-18, 20-25 & July 27-August 1
Highlights: Courses include combo, performance, improvisation, jazz history, music theory and music business. The composition course will be expanded for all four sessions and the recording course will run for sessions one and two. Each session attracts between 90 and 150 students, age 13 to adult.
Faculty: Includes Don Braden, Karrin Allyson, Mark Whitfield, Jeremy Pelt, Mario Pavone, Jimmy Greene, Winard Harper and Claire Daly.
Cost: Tuition ranges from $780 (day student, one week) to $4,045 (four-week, resident).
Contact: (860) 567-4162; litchfieldjazzfest.com
Maryland Summer Jazz
Rockville, Maryland
July 16-18 & July 23-25
Highlights: Workshops combine classes in theory and technique. Plenty of playing and improvising in small combos. Each session has three days of intensive instruction for about 50 students, high school through retirement age.
Faculty: Jeff Antoniuk, Dave Ballou, Jeff Coffin, Steve Herberman, more.
Cost: Tuition for one session is $480 before May 1 and $524 after. Tuition for two sessions is $742 before May 1, $818 after.
Contact: (410) 295-6691; marylandsummerjazz.com
New York Summer Music Festival
Oneonta, New York
June 29-August 9
Highlights: Fifty advanced ensembles and classes, playing more than 30 concerts each summer. Includes three jazz ensembles, jazz choir, up to 10 small mixed jazz combos, and classes in improvisation, jazz history and more. Up to 200 students per two-week session, age 10 to 25.
Faculty: Includes Mike Holober, Chris Rosenberg, Sherrie Maricle, Jason Rigby, Bob Sabin, Brenda Earle, Jesse Lewis and Nathan Warner.
Cost: Resident students: $1,600 for two weeks, $2,900 for four weeks, $4,300 for six weeks.
Contact: (607) 267-4024; nysmf.org
NYSSSA School of Jazz Studies
Saratoga Springs, New York
June 28-July 11
Highlights: A two-week program for New York high school students selected by audition, held in conjunction with the Skidmore College Jazz Institute for 25 high school musicians.
Faculty: The artistic director is Ed Shaughnessy.
Cost: Tuition is $1,100.
Contact: (518) 474-8773; emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa
Purchase Summer Jazz Institute
Purchase, New York (Purchase College)
July 13-18
Highlights: Intensive training in small-combo improvisation, emphasizing playing for approximately 40 students, age 14 to 18.
Faculty: Includes Doug Munro, Ralph Lalama, Ray Vega, Richie Morales and Dave Ruffels.
Cost: Residential tuition is $1,290.
Contact: (914) 251-6508; purchase.edu/jazzinstitute
School for Improvisational Music
Brooklyn, New York
June 23-27 & July 28-August 8
Highlights: Intense sessions focus on developing the art of improvisation. Held in Park Slope in Brooklyn, sessions feature close interaction with some of the most creative artists on the modern jazz scene. Students must apply to attend a session.
Faculty: Ralph Alessi, Tyshawn Sorey, Ravi Coltrane, Vijay Iyer, Tim Berne, Jason Moran, Drew Gress, Josh Roseman, more.
Cost: See web site for details.
Contact: (212) 631-5882; schoolforimprov.org
Summer Jazz Stamford
Stamford, Connecticut
June 23-July 3
Highlights: Two weeks focusing on ensembles, master classes, music history, interpretation, improvisation and reading skills. It accepts all levels, from fifth grade through adult.
Faculty: Last year's staff included Charles Tolliver, Ralph Lalama, John Hart and Bennie Wallace.
Cost: First week is $350, both weeks $600. Scholarships and sibling discounts available.
Contact: (203) 629-8270; syap.org
Summer Music Camp at Penn State
State College, Pennsylvania
July 13-19
Highlights: Students participate in ensemble and sectional rehearsals and master classes while attending classes at the School of Music. Students must have completed eighth grade.
Faculty: Includes Dennis Glocke, Christopher Kiver and David Stambler.
Cost: Tuition is $545 (day tuition is $395).
Contact: (814) 863-5132; outreach.psu.edu/programs/musiccamps
Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camps
Rochester, New York; Park City, Utah; Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
July 27-August 1; June 15-20; August 10-15
Highlights: Designed specifically for adult jazz musicians who want to learn jazz in a personal, supportive setting. Campers play in small combos, big bands and nightly jam sessions. About 40 attendees per camp.
Faculty: Includes Gene Bertoncini, Janet Planet and John Harmon.
Cost: Tuition for Rochester is $745, $1,165 with room and board; tuition for Wisconsin is $845, $1,500 with room and board; tuition for Park City is $1,295, $1,530 with breakfast and dinner.
Contact: (585) 218-9950; tritonejazz.com
Vermont Jazz Center Summer Jazz Workshop
Putney, Vermont
August 3-9
Highlights: For intermediate and advanced jazz students on all instruments. Participants study with pro educator/musicians. Activities include three levels of jazz theory, master classes, faculty-led ensembles, jam sessions and concerts. The intergenerational program includes approximately 40 instrumentalist participants. Runs concurrently with a vocal program directed by Sheila Jordan with 20 participants.
Faculty: Pete Yellin, Marcus McLaurine, Howard Brofsky, Eugene Uman, Harvey Diamond, Gene Rush, more.
Cost: $1,295, includes room and board.
Contact:vtjazz.org
William Paterson University Summer Jazz Improvisation Workshop
Wayne, New Jersey
July 20-26
Highlights: A week of small-group performance, improvisation, arranging and jazz history; nightly jazz concerts and master classes. About 90 campers, age 14 and up.
Faculty: Dr. Billy Taylor, Jim McNeely, Steve LaSpina, Marcus McLaurine, Richard DeRosa and David Demsey.
Cost: Resident tuition is $989 with room and board; non-resident is $689.
Contact: (973) 720-2354; wpunj.edu/cpe
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Midwest
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
July 21-August 2 & August 4-16
Highlights: Provides students advanced training and the opportunity to perform publicly alongside professionals. There are also sessions in percussion and symphony. Enrollment limited
to 50-54 students age 14-19. Campus residency is required.
Faculty: Jeff Campbell, Tom Garling, Reggie Thomas, Clay Jenkins, Bob Chmel, Rick Haydon and others.
Cost: Tuition, room and board is $1,425.
Contact: (920) 868-3763; birchcreek.org
Drury Jazz Camp
Springfield, Missouri
(Drury University)
June 15-20
Highlights: Features playing opportunities in big bands and combos, as well as master classes on each instrument and instruction in jazz theory and improvisation. Attacts approximately 90 campers, ranging in age from 13 to 81, although most are in high school.
Faculty: TBA.
Cost: Tuition is $295, room and board is $240.
Contact: (417) 873-7296; music.drury.edu
Illinois Summer Youth Music
Urbana, Illinois
July 6-12
Highlights: High-school level focuses on improvisation in a small group/combo setting. Every student plays in a faculty-led combo and daily classes include jazz theory, master classes and jazz listening. Junior-high level focuses on a big-band experience. Attracts about 125 campers from grade 6 through 12.
Faculty: Includes Chip McNeill, Jim Pugh, Dana Hall and Chip Stevens.
Cost: Residents (tuition, room and board): $595; Commuters: $375.
Contact: (217)244-3404; music.uiuc.edu/isym
Interlochen Arts Camp
Interlochen, Michigan
June 21-August 4
Highlights: An arts program for aspiring artists attracting students from every state and 40 countries. Students from grades 9 to 12.
Faculty: More than 1,000 faculty members.
Cost: Tuition is $6,120.
Contact: (800) 681-5912; interlochen.org/camp08
Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp
Naperville, Illinois
July 20-25
Highlights: Fosters the solo jazz vocalist's artistic concept, musical knowledge and jazz performance skills. Curriculum includes vocal jazz techniques, styles and repertoire, improvisation, vocal jazz history and music theory. Approximately 40 attendees, age 14 and up.
Faculty: Janice Borla, Judy Niemack, others.
Cost: Tuition is $575 for commuters ($425 for educators) and $825 for residents ($675 educator residents).
Contact: (630) 416-3911; janiceborlavocaljazzcamp.org
Jazz Combo and Improv Camp
University of Missouri, St. Louis
July 13-18
Highlights: High-level camp focuses on improvisation in a small-group setting. Every student plays in a faculty-led combo and sessions range from theory to instrumental master classes. About 200 students from grade 7 through adults. One year of musical instrument experience is required.
Faculty: TBA.
Cost: Tuition is $299. Lodging available from $25 per night (single room).
Contact: (314) 516-5948; smithss@umsl.edu
McNally Smith Summer Jazz Workshop
St. Paul, Minnesota
July 28-August 2
Highlights: Focuses on strategies for improvisation, soloing, instrumental master classes and combo rehearsals. Between 45-60 participants, age 13 and up, ranging from beginning improvisers through semi-professional.
Faculty: Includes Terry Burns, Dave Jensen, Cliff Wittstruck and Pete Whitman.
Cost: Tuition is $375.
Contact: (800) 594-9500; mcnallysmith.edu
Northern Illinois University Jazz Camp
DeKalb, Illinois
July 15-20 and July 20-25
Highlights: Designed for musicians of all skill levels, focusing on a creative approach to improv and ensembles. Approximately 90 campers, grades 8-12.
Faculty: Includes Ron Carter, Rodrigo Villanuenva and Art Davis.
Cost: $440 before June 1 and $500 after.
Contact: (815) 753-1450; niu.edu/extprograms
Northwoods Jazz Camp/Jazz Party
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
May 14-17
Highlights: Jazz professionals will teach instrumental/vocal master classes, improvisation, jazz listening, modern jazz combo playing, with concerts each night where advanced students sit in with the professionals. Students can be players or non-players from college age to seniors. Maximum 25-30 students.
Faculty: Kim Richmond, Clay Jenkins, Paul McKee, Mark Waggoner, Lee Tomboulian.
Cost: $590-$795.
Contact: (715) 369-1500; northwoodsjazzcamp.com
Simpson College Jazz Camp
Indianola, Iowa
June 8-13
Highlights: For middle and high school students, featuring the Jim Widner Big Band. Camp participants have daily master classes, improvisation and theory classes, jazz combos and big-band rehearsals, and reading sessions. Students are 13 years or older, with a minimum of one year of study on their primary instrument.
Faculty: Includes Kim Richmond, John Harner, Paul McKee, Jim Widner and Gary Hobb.
Cost: Tuition ranges from $340-$480.
Contact: (515) 961-1575; simpson.edu
Summer with the Jazz Masters Program
Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga Community College)
June 30-July 25
Highlights: Four-week summer jazz studies program with weekly guest artists, workshops, clinics and performances. Past artists include Louie Bellson, Bucky Pizzarelli and Kenny Burrell. About 30 students, age 12-18.
Faculty: Steve Enos, Ernie Krivda, Dave Sterner, Demetrius Steinmetz.
Cost: $350.
Contact: (216) 987-4256; tri-c.edu
Twin Cities Jazz Workshop
Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 7-25
Highlights: Emphasizes improvisation and playing in a combo setting. Students meet three hours each day to learn and prepare material for a final concert at the Dakota Jazz Club. About 50 to 70 people, age 13 to 25.
Faculty: Doug Little, Kevin Washington, Viviana Pintado, more.
Cost: Tuition is $195.
Contact: (612) 871-3534; tcjazzworkshop.com
University of Missouri, Kansas City
2008 Jazz Camp
Kansas City, Missouri
June 22-27
Highlights: Designed for instrumentalists and vocalists, this day camp, run by bass player and bandleader Jim Widner, also features UMKC Conservatory jazz faculty. Students range from middle school to adult.
Faculty: Bobby Watson, Bob Bowman, Joe Cartwright, Rod Fleeman, Wayne Goins, Gary Hobbs, Paul McKee, Clay Jenkins, more.
Cost: Tuition is $385. Room and board available. Limited financial aid is available.
Contact: (816) 235-2742; umkc.edu/conservatory
University of Toledo Summer Jazz Institute
Toledo, Ohio
June 8-15
Highlights: Instrumental,vocal and teacher training (performing or non-performing) tracks for college students, music educators, professionals and talented high school students. Participants are immersed in jazz improvisation, performance, arranging and pedagogy with professional musicians. Age 15 and up.
Faculty: Jon Hendricks, Gunnar Mossblad, Vic Juris, Norm Damschroder, Aria Hendricks, Tim Whalen,Jonathan Ovalle, Brad Felt, more.
Cost: Tuition is $400, optional room and board, and college credit available for additional cost.
Contact: (419) 530-2448; summerjazz.utoledo.edu
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South
Frost School of Music
Young Musicians' Camp
Coral Gables, Florida (University of Miami)
June 23-July 3 and July 7-18
Highlights: The jazz program includes three levels of study: intermediate, pre-college and honors.Campers participate in ensembles, improvisation and jazz styles classes, small groups, master classes and jam sessions. Approximately 100 campers per session, ages 11-18.
Faculty: Ira Sullivan, Brian Murphy, more.
Cost: See web site.
Contact: (305) 238-8933, youngmusicianscamp.com
Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops
Louisville, Kentucky (University of Louisville)
June 29-July 4 and July 6-11
Highlights: For all ages and abilities, workshops are focused on hands-on improvisation, theory classes, master classes, jazz combos, faculty/student jams and faculty concerts.
Faculty: Jamey Aebersold, David Baker, Jerry Coker, Dan Haerle, Eric Alexander, John Riley and 50 more.
Cost: $450 for a week's tuition; $195 for dorm accommodation and $140 for the meal plan.
Contact: (800) 456-1388 x 5, summerjazzworkshops.com
North Florida Music Camps
Jacksonville, Florida (University of North Florida)
June 22-26 (Jazz Camp)
Highlights: Six jazz bands, combos, jazz improvisation and courses in jazz theory. About 150 campers, age 13 to 19.
Faculty: Includes Danny Gottlieb, Lynne Arriale, Bunky Green, Marc Dickman, Dennis Marks, J.B. Scott and Barry Green.
Cost: Tuition, room and board is $425 each week students choose to attend; $250 for mini-camps.
Contact: (904) 620-3841; northflmusiccamps.com
University of North Carolina Wilmington Summer Jazz Workshop
Wilmington, North Carolina
July 13-18
Highlights: A week of jazz study and interaction designed to meet the needs of participants of varying abilities and experience levels. Geared toward students in grades 9-12.
Faculty: Frank Bongiorno, Bob Russell, Jerald Shynett, Steve Bailey, more.
Cost: Tuition is $450.
Contact: (910) 962-3415; uncw.edu/music
University of North Texas Jazz Trumpet and Trombone Workshop; Combo Workshop
Denton, Texas
June 16-21 and July 13-18
Highlights: The Jazz Trumpet and Trombone Workshop provides brass players of all levels with an intensive curriculum devoted to jazz. The Jazz Combo Workshop is open to musicians of all levels and provides studies in jazz combo playing and improvisation. Students are age 14 and up.
Faculty: Mike Steinel, Steve Wiest, Tony Baker, Jay Saunders, Ed Soph, Jim Riggs, others.
Cost: Tuition for each camp is $395.
Contact: (940) 565-3758; music.unt.edu
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West
Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp
Stockton, California (University of the Pacific)
June 15-21
Highlights: Includes five jazz ensembles and five combos along with instruction in
improvisation, theory and jazz history. Limited to 110 students in grades 8-12.
Faculty: Patrick Langham, Steve Perdicaris, more.
Cost: Tuition is $625 for overnight residents and $525 for commuters.
Contact: (209) 946-2416; pacific.edu
California State University, Northridge Summer Jazz Workshop
Northridge, California
July 27-August 2
Highlights: Students from age 14 to adult attend theory, arranging, jazz improvisation and music technology classes, play in big bands and combos, and attend Big Phat Band concerts.
Faculty: Ron Cunha, Gordon Goodwin, Matt Harris, Gary Pratt, Wayne Bergeron, Eric Marienthal, Andy Martin, more.
Cost: $500 tuition; $850 with room and board.
Contact: (818) 677-3158;csunsummerjazzcamp.com
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Fairbanks, Alaska (University of Alaska)
July 13-27
Highlights: The study and performance festival features jazz guests in-residence including Rick Culver, Vince Cherico, Joshua Davis and Vardan Ovsepian. Other guest artists for opera and musical theater, choral groups, creative writing, filmmaking and visual arts. More than 800 participants, age 18 and up.
Faculty: More than 90 instructors.
Cost: Maximum tuition is $500; UAF campus lodging costs about $450.
Contact: (907) 474-8869; fsaf.org
Great Basin Jazz Camp
Nampa, Idaho (Northwest Nazarene University)
July 14-18
Highlights: Big band and small group ensembles. Instruction includes sight reading, theory and improvisation. Instructors for all instruments. One college credit for attending camp. Enrollment limited to 35 students, age 15-20.
Faculty: Gilbert Castellanos, Bruce Forman, Bob Dunmire, Erika Paul Carlson, more.
Cost: Local: $407 with lunch; out-of-town with meals and dorm: $375 to $450.
Contact: greatbasinjazzcamp.com
JamCamp WEST
La Honda, California
July 28-August 2
Highlights: An alternative to traditional band camps for youth, including beat box, body percussion, turntables, spoken word, percussion, vocals and dance. Musical styles include jazz/funk, hip-hop, gospel, blues and more. Ages 10-14, limited to 50 campers.
Faculty: Khalil Shaheed, Destani Wolf, others.
Cost: $650, scholarships available.
Contact: (510) 287-8880; jazzcampwest.com
JazzCamp WEST
La Honda, California
June 21-28
Highlights: A jazz immersion program in music, dance and vocals for older teens and adults. Participants have the opportunity to choose from more than 100 classes per day and varying musical styles. Approximately 300 participants, 15 years old through seniors.
Faculty: Former faculty have included Tootie Heath, Rufus Reid and Bobby Hutcherson.
Cost: Tuition ranges from $800-$1,030.
Contact: (510) 287-8880; jazzcampwest.com
Las Vegas Jazz Combo Camp
Las Vegas, Nevada (College of Southern Nevada)
July 20-25
Highlights: A one-week program open to vocalists and instrumentalists of all abilities and ages to improve their improvisation, theory and jazz choirs skills. Approximately 70-75 participants.
Faculty: Thomas Ferguson, Richard McGee, others.
Cost: Tuition is $150.
Contact: (702) 651-4110; csn.edu/finearts/jazzcamp
Mammoth Lakes Jazz
Jubilee Jazz Camp
Mammoth Lakes, California
July 6-13
Highlights: Focuses on Dixieland/small band swing, with an emphasis on improvisation. Camper bands perform in the Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee at the conclusion of the camp. Hosts 42 campers, age 13-17.
Faculty: Eddie Erickson, Jason Wanner, Ed Metz, Jr., Lee Westenhofer, Shelley Burns, others.
Cost: $550 for tuition, room and board.
Contact: (916) 927-5222; mammothjazz.org
Mel Brown Summer Jazz Workshop
Monmouth, Oregon (Western Oregon University)
August 3-9
Highlights: Participants perform in large and small jazz ensembles and attend seminars that cover jazz theory, jazz history, improvisation, music business and technology. Limited at 135 students ranging in age from 13-80.
Faculty: Dan Balmer, Stan Bock, Renato Caranto, Robert Crowell, more.
Cost: Tuition is $640 for residents and $500 for commuters.
Contact: (503) 838-8275;
wou.edu/melbrownjazz
The Music School's Jam Camp 2008
Park City, Utah
June 15-21
Highlights: An intensive summer camp for young musicians interested in jazz, as well as other modern styles including rock, funk, blues and hip-hop; in conjunction with the IAJE Park City Jazz Summit. About 200 campers age 13-18.
Faculty: Caleb Chapman, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Coffin, Terreon Gully, Ron Blake, more.
Cost: Tuition is $695. Housing ranges from $147-$362; the meal plan is $230.
Contact: (866) 566-6874; themusicschool.us
Port Townsend Jazz Workshop
Port Townsend, Washington
July 20-27
Highlights: High-level camp focuses on improvisation in a small-group setting. Every student plays in a faculty-led combo. Sessions range from theory to instrumental master classes. About 230 campers, grade 9 through adult.
Faculty: John Clayton, Benny Green, Paquito D'Rivera, Wycliffe Gordon, Eric Alexander, Terell Stafford, more.
Cost: Tuition is $675. Room and board ranges from $185-390.
Contact: (800) 733-3608; centrum.org
Sacramento State University
Summer Jazz Camp
Sacramento, California
July 6-11
Highlights: An intensive week of big band and jazz combo rehearsals, sectionals, master classes and individual courses in jazz improvisation, theory and arranging with the Jim Widner Big Band in residency. For students age 14 or older who have spent a minimum of one year of study on their instrument.
Faculty: Includes Dave Pietro, Scott Whitfield, Clay Jenkins, Ken Kehner, Steve Tyler, Jeff Alkire, Steve Homan, Jim Widner, others.
Cost: Tuition is $395 for commuters and $865 with room and board.
Contact: (916) 278-7987; csus.edu/music/jazz
Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society Youth and Adult Jazz Camps
Pollock Pines, California
July 27-August 2 (youth); August 4-9 (adult)
Highlights: Emphasis on learning to improvise, with appropriate theory instruction and instrumental technique lessons. Ninety campers each session.
Faculty: Rusty Stiers, Greg Varlotta, Terry Myers, Anita Thomas, Jason Wanner, more.
Cost: Youth camp is $575; adult camp is $750.
Contact: (916) 927-5222; sacjazzcamp.org
Stanford Jazz Workshop's
Jazz Camp and Jazz Residency
Palo Alto, California
July 20-25, July 27-August 1(Jazz Camp); August 3-8 (Jazz Residency)
Highlights: For students from beginning to advanced skill levels, Jazz Camp is open to players of all instruments and vocalists. Jazz Residency offers adult musicians (and vocalists/ advanced youth by audition) a weeklong intensive interaction with jazz professionals and educators. Jazz Camp (ages 12-17) and Residency (adults and advanced youth) serve about 200 students per week.
Faculty: Approximately 60, including Larry Grenadier, Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Tootie Heath, Ndugu Chancler and John Scofield.
Cost: $970 (tuition only) per week.
Contact: (650) 736-0324; stanfordjazz.org
University of Northern Colorado Jazz Camp
Greeley, Colorado
July 27-August 1
Highlights: Includes four jazz bands and seven combos. Students participate in master classes and courses in jazz history, improvisation and theory. Also included are nightly faculty combo concerts and a performance by the Colorado Jazz Orchestra. For students in grades 7-12.
Faculty: Clay Jenkins, Don Aliquo, Dana Landry, Jim White, Erik Applegate, more.
Cost: Tuition is $385 plus $225 for room and board if staying on campus.
Contact: (970) 351-2394; uncjazz.com
Vail Jazz Festival Summer Workshop
Vail, Colorado
August 23-September 1
Highlights: In conjunction with the festival, this music-in-residency program is for 12 gifted and dedicated high school musicians.
Faculty: John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Terell Stafford, Bill Cunliffe and Lewis Nash.
Cost: Full and partial scholarships are offered to students accepted into the workshop.
Contact: (970) 479-6146; vailjazz.org
Yellowstone Jazz Camp
Cody, Wyoming
July 6-July 11
Highlights: About 40-50 students, from high school to adults, participate in one of three big bands and one of six jazz combos; classes in improvisation and theory.
Faculty: Neil Hansen, Art Bouton, Tony Baker, Dana Landry, more.
Cost: Tuition is $550, includes room and board.
Contact: (307) 754-6427; northwestmusic.org
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International
Banff International Workshop in Jazz Creative Music
Banff, Alberta, Canada
June 21-29
Highlights: Intensive nine-day big-band program open by audition to high school students in selected areas of British Columbia. Students will play in a big band conducted by a jazz master, participate in artist workshops, and perform in the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. The band is limited to 20 high school students from British Columbia.
Faculty: Artist-in-residence Nicole Mitchell.
Cost: Free with acceptance to program.
Contact: (604) 872-5200; coastaljazz.ca
iJamJazz Summer Jazz Camp
Bonefro, Italy
June 30-July 18
Highlights: Focuses on jazz theory and improvisation and its application within the small combo setting. In weeks two and three, students and faculty present concerts in the region's town piazzas. The camp is limited to 45 students, age 16 and older.
Faculty: Peter Barbieri, John Gunther, Matt Houston, Bill Kopper, Ron McClure, more.
Cost: Approximately $3,950, includes room, board and transportation within Italy.
Contact: (303) 473-9992; ijamjazz.org
International Music Camp, Summer School of Fine Arts
International Peace Gardens
(North Dakota and Manitoba border)
July 13-19
Highlights: Features junior high and high school jazz band sessions as well as vocal jazz and "Kick Start" for beginning jazz rhythm section players. Draws 2,800 students from all states and provinces, and about 17 countries.
Faculty: Numerous, from all over North America.
Cost: Tuition is $295 before May 15.
Contact: (204) 269-8468; internationalmusiccamp.com
Jazz Obsession Dance & Music Camps
Tuscany, Italy
July 2-29
Highlights: This four-week program in the land of the Etruscans offers intensive coursework, field trips to famous jazz fests and local performances. Create original works with dancers in the concurrently running dance program that will be presented in a final show.
Faculty: Tyler Hornby and Jim Brenan, Mount Royal College, Calgary (Canada)
Cost: $2,150 (US or Canadian), includes accommodations.
Contact: info@labellavitaarts.com; labellavitaarts.com
Summer Jazz Workshop
Amsterdam, Netherlands
July7-11
Highlights: The Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Manhattan School of Music organize the workshop. The program includes one week of lessons, workshops, master classes, concerts and chances to jam with jazz musicians. For about 60 students, age 16 to 65.
Faculty: From the Manhattan School of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
Cost: Tuition is 480 euros.
Contact: conservatoriumvanamsterdam.nl
University of Manitoba Summer Jazz Camp
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
August17-23
Highlights: Days include small ensemble rehearsals, major practical study, improvisation instruction and informal jam sessions. For between 100-125 students of all ages.
Faculty: Includes Steve Kirby, Avishai Cohen, Victor Goines and Wycliffe Gordon.
Cost: Approximately $395 Canadian.
Contact: (204) 474-8016; umanitoba.ca/summer
Vancouver Creative Music Institute
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 16-22
Highlights: Seven-day intensive program joins leading international practitioners of improvised and creative music with emerging artists. Participants will play at the TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Limited to 35 participants, age 18 and up.
Faculty: Fran¨ois Houle, Barry Guy, Maya Homburger, Evan Parker, Benoit Delbecq, Raymond Strid, Ken Morrison, more.
Cost: Tuition is $650 Canadian.
Contact: (604) 871-7299; vcmi.ca
VenetoJazz and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Summer Workshop
Bassano del Grappa, Italy
July 14-25
Highlights: A two-week workshop with courses divided into ability levels and include master classes, theory, arranging, vocal technique, combos, a big band and public performances. For 120 students, age 18 and older.
Faculty: From the New School.
Cost: 390 euros before May 10, 440 euros after.
Contact: (212) 229-5896 x 4580.
Victoria Conservatory Summer Jazz Workshop
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
July 9-12 (Jazz Soloist Week); July 14-19 (Jazz Ensemble Week)
Highlights: Jazz Soloist Week focuses on solo skills for vocalists, instrumentalists and rhythm section players. Jazz Ensemble Week focuses on big band, vocal ensemble and combo playing. Students perform publicly, and there are faculty concerts and jam sessions. Approximately 80 musicians, age 12-80.
Faculty: Don Thompson, Neil Swainson, Phil Dwyer, Misha Piatigorsky, Willard Dyson, Louise Rose, Gord Clements, others.
Contact: (866) 386-5311; vcm.bc.ca/sjw.html
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