FAQ’s

The exciting camp week features masterclasses, concerts, instrumental breakout sessions, ensemble concentrations, improv workshops, and opportunities for students to jam! See our Camp Itinerary page for more information

Yes! Students will have access to clinics, performances, and breakout sessions from our notable instructors, as well as guest artist visits, including Conrad Herwig’s “Latin Side” ensemble.

The following students between grades 7-12 may apply:

• Rising 7th graders
• Grades 7 – 8 (as commuters only)
• Grades 9 – 12 (as commuters or residents)
• 12th graders who graduate the same camp year

All music is curated and arranged for appropriate school-age levels of playing. Please refer to our About page for more information.

Residential options are available to rising 9th to 12th graders (including new HS graduates).

Rising 7th and 8th-grade students are welcome to participate as commuters.

Students wishing to be considered for Jazz Honors ensembles are asked to submit a new video demo prior to camp week as part of the application process. Otherwise, video submissions are not required to apply.

Please note: Video demos do not substitute for live placement auditions offered on the first day of camp.

Live auditions on the first day of camp allow instructors to further evaluate theory and sight-reading proficiency to better determine ensemble placements for the week. Though they are not required, all students are encouraged to complete a live placement audition on Sunday, the results of which help influence top ranking considerations for all ensembles.

Regardless of having completed an audition or not, all camp students will be placed into ensembles for the week.

Please note: Video demos do not substitute for live placement auditions offered on the first day of camp.

The only camp requirement is that applicants have at least two years of experience playing an instrument to apply. As stated above, placement auditions are optional, and students who do audition are asked to perform what they are most comfortable demonstrating.

Regardless of having completed an audition or not, all camp students will be placed into ensembles for the week.

Our Camp Itinerary page provides a listing of musical items to bring for the camp week.

Please contact our Community Arts office regarding any questions about non-musical items to bring for residential and commuting students.

Please contact the Community Arts office for help with all non-music matters relating to enrollments, student life, health, and tuition/billing

Please email summer.jazz@mgsa.rutgers.edu for all strictly music-related inquiries related to auditions, curriculum and content, and other music requirements