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Eastman Experience: Summer Jazz Studies
July 5-July 10, 2026 / Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
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, Mark Kellogg Trombone
This rigorous week-long program provides an intensive, performance-based experience for highly motivated students currently in grades 9–12 (ages 14-18 only–students 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 for Instrumental
- 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, July 5th, at 6:00 PM in the Ray Wright Room
Participant Small Ensemble Concert: Thursday, July 9th at 3:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall
Participant Large Ensemble Concert: Friday, July 10th at 3:30 PM in Kilbourn Hall
Tuition:
$1,000/ noncredit only (without housing and dining)
$1528.50/ tuition with housing and dining