Jazz Camp

Sample Daily Schedule

Subject to change.

Daytime

  • 9:00 a.m. Morning meeting (daily announcements, faculty/counselor performances)
  • 9:20 a.m. Theory or musicianship classes
  • 10:30 a.m. Instrumental or vocal masterclasses
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch + faculty concerts (Wed & Fri)
  • 1:00 p.m. Theory or musicianship
  • 2:00–5:00 p.m. Combos and afternoon electives 

Evening Options

  • 5:30–8:00 p.m. (Mon–Tue) One 25-Minute private lessons
  • 7:30 p.m. Stanford Jazz Festival concerts (free to Jazz Camp students)
  • 10:00 p.m. Faculty jam session at CoHo (dorm residents may attend with counselors)
  • Optional counselor-led activities sports, movies, games, informal jams

Showcase

  • On Friday evening, each student performs with their combo at the Jazz Camp Showcase — a multi-venue celebration of the week’s work, followed by an awards ceremony. Families are warmly invited.

Commuters

  • Classes end at 5:00 p.m.
  • We encourage commuters to stay for concerts and evening activities, but supervision is only provided during the daytime.

Dorm Residents

  • Supervised by SJW counselors from morning check-in through lights out.
  • Evening activities include counselor-led outings, concerts, and jam sessions.