Jazz Institute — Sample Daily Schedule

Subject to Change

Daytime

  • 9:00 a.m. Morning meeting
  • 9:20 a.m. Jazz theory (choose from multiple levels)
  • 10:15 a.m. Musicianship (ear training, rhythm, playing by ear)
  • 11:45 a.m. Lunch + noon faculty concert
  • 1:00 p.m. Special presentations or masterclasses
  • 2:30–6:20 p.m. Combo rehearsals / electives (your combo meets once each day, early or late slot)

Evening

  • 8:00 p.m. Stanford Jazz Festival concerts (reserved seating for Institute participants)
  • 10:00 p.m. Optional jam sessions:
    • Faculty jam at CoHo (Sun–Thu)
    • Vocal & standards jam (Mon–Wed)
    • Instrumental jam (Mon–Wed)
    • Practice rooms available for private jams

Friday Showcase

  • All ensembles and vocalists perform on Friday afternoon across multiple venues on campus (free admission for friends and family).

Commuters

  • Classes end by 6:20 p.m. We encourage commuters to stay for concerts and jams, but supervision ends after the daytime schedule.

Dorm Residents 

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