When we picked our son up, he said ‘I was among giants’ and was very excited by the professional level of the musicians he
met during the week.
~ Jazz Camp parent
Jazz Camp Package
The Jazz Camp Package includes masterclasses, small ensemble playing, and two private lessons, as well as classes in theory and musicianship. You’ll have engaging classes on Saturday between the first and second week, as well as admission to the Stanford Jazz Festival concert on Saturday night. And you’ll get to play in two Friday night Showcases.
Jazz Camp Package Classes and Activities:
- Jazz theory – focuses on harmony, song forms, scales, and advanced concepts
- Musicianship – focuses on ear training and rhythm exercises
- Masterclass – virtuosi faculty members teach strong fundamentals and advanced techniques
- Special presentations and demonstrations – SJW faculty relate their experiences as leading artists in jazz, perform live demonstrations, and answer questions about what it’s like to study, perform, compose, and live a life in jazz
- Small ensembles / combos – daily rehearsals in small combos directed by faculty artists
- Private lessons – every student receives a private lesson with SJW faculty
- Jam sessions – fun, optional playing sessions with other students and faculty
- Free time – relax, practice or take part in the talent show, dorm dance, ice cream social, sports, arts and crafts, and jam sessions.
A typical day at Jazz Camp
- 9:00 a.m. All-camp morning meeting
- 9:20 a.m. Theory or musicianship classes
- 10:30 a.m. Instrument-specific Masterclasses
- 12:00 Lunch; noon concerts by faculty on Wednesday and Friday
- 1:00 p.m. Theory or musicianship classes
- 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Combo rehearsals and afternoon classes
- 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Dorm resident daily check-in
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Jam session (optional)
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Counselor-led sports (optional)
- 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Private lessons, Stanford Jazz Festival concerts, dorm dance, s’mores cooking, or other counselor-led activities
- 10:00 p.m. CoHo Jam with faculty (optional)