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Eastman Experience: Summer Jazz Studies
June 29-July 11, 2025 / Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM plus weekend activities| Move out of Eastman School of Music housing on July 12th, 2025
Jeff Campbell, director
Faculty: Charles Pillow Saxophone, Clay Jenkins Trumpet, Bob Sneider Guitar, Dariusz Terefenko Piano, Jeff Campbell Bass, Rich Thompson Drums, Dave Rivello Composition, TBA Trombone
This rigorous two-week program provides an intensive, performance-based experience for highly motivated students currently in grades 9–12 (ages 14-18 only–student must turn 14 and not be beyond 18 years of age before the first day of the program) and is ideally suited for those considering jazz studies at the collegiate level. Students work directly with the renowned Eastman School of Music jazz faculty in a program designed to enhance improvisational and ensemble skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
- To apply please submit your application materials through the online portal. APPLY HERE
- Upload your audition files or links on the Audition tab in the online portal.
- Request one letter of recommendation from your current ensemble director or private teacher. Online submission is preferred.
- Upload a musical résumé including recent solo and ensemble music, and any honors or awards.
Audition Video Requirements
- 10 minutes maximum
- Three contrasting pieces, i.e. bebop tune, standard, ballad
- Recorded examples to include improvised solos
- Accompanying skills: walking bass, comping, etc.
- Drums: four recorded examples, including medium tempo swing with trading fours; ballad with brushes; up-tempo swing; Latin
The institute opens with a Faculty Concert on Sunday, June 29th at 6:00 PM in Ray Wright Room (EMS 120), followed by an orientation session.
Participant Small Ensemble Concert: Thursday, July 10th at 3:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall
Participant Large Ensemble Concert: Friday, July 11th at 2:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall
Tuition:
$1,500/ noncredit only (without housing and dining)
$2,620.50/ tuition with housing and dining
