Week 3 - Jazz
This camp is for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ of all levels interested in spending a week having fun learning more about jazz! Each camper will play in a big band (5) and a small group (10), take improvisation (7 levels), jazz theory, have an opportunity to learn from professionals in the field and learn alongside our world-class faculty. Faculty performances and fun activities throughout the week. The UM Summer Jazz Camp is open to instrumental Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ and is held on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ campus. Please join us for this incredible week of jazz education, making friends and spectacular music.
Who:
Entering 7th grade through recent high school graduates
When:
July 21-26, 2025
Camp Instrumentation
For the best educational experience, we will accept the following instruments on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we have reached this instrumentation, applicants will be placed on a waiting list:
Trombone - 24 | Saxophone - 30 | Guitar* - 8 | Drumset/Vibes* - 12 |
Trumpet - 24 | Piano - 8 | Bass* - 12 |
*Campers should plan on bringing their own amps and drum sets.
Cost
Commuter: $575 | Resident: $815 |
Includes | Includes |
tuition | all commuter items |
lunches and dinners | breakfasts |
t-shirt | 5 nights lodging |
photos |
Two camp discount: Register for Week 1 or Week 3 and receive 10% off the price of both combined.
Sibling discount: $50 per child after the first.
Concerts and recitals: FREE ADMISSION for all.
Registration -
DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by NOON.
Placement Materials
Please read the "Jazz Camp Placement Information" page along with the corresponding short excerpts for alto and bari saxophone, trumpet and tenor saxophone, trombone, bass, piano, guitar and vibes.
Schedule
2025 Schedule (COMING SOON)
*If you have any questions, please email Rob Tapper at robert.tapper@umontana.edu or call 509.280.2284.