This weeklong jazz camp provides the opportunity for youth to participate in a fun and intense jazz-learning experience under the direction of professional staff led by Dr. Matt Pivec, Director of Jazz Studies at Butler University. The faculty will include local jazz professionals.
No audition is required for admission to camp; all levels are welcome. At least one year of prior study on your instrument is required. A placement audition will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2024. We welcome all traditional jazz instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, trombone, upright bass, guitar, piano, percussion, and voice (ages 15–18 or rising grades 9-12 only) as well as more non-traditional instruments such as flute, clarinet, oboe, or violin. Campers should provide their own instrument. Guitarists should provide their own amp. There are separate requirements specific to the vocal jazz track (ages 15–18), please see details below.
Vocal jazz track:
The vocal jazz track is open to ages 14–18 or rising grades 9-12 only. All levels are welcome, but we strongly recommend at least one year of prior choral experience and/or vocal lessons. No prior jazz experience required. In order to participate, registrants must provide a letter of recommendation from his/her current private vocal teacher or choral director. Students will be able to build their skills by singing in a jazz vocal ensemble, performing for each other in masterclasses, and participating in jazz theory, improvisation, and jazz history classes.
Placement Audition on Sunday, July 6, Time TBD
Students will arrive on Sunday, July 6 to complete a placement audition. Residential students will also check into the dorm. Exact schedule and music TBD.
- Prepared jazz piece of student’s choice
- 4 Scales of your choice (major, chromatic, mixolydian, etc.) – except drummers
- Improvisation on a 12-bar Bb blues (optional)
- Drummers, demonstrate 16-bars of 3 styles (medium swing, latin/bossa, rock/funk)
- Guitar and piano, prepared piece should demonstrate comping
- Bass, prepared piece should demonstrate bass lines (your piece should include this)
Artistic Director: Dr. Matt Pivec
Camp Hours: 9am-5pm
Tuition for Commuter Students:
- Total Tuition Cost: The cost of this program is $500
- Non-Refundable Deposit: At checkout, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.
- Remaining Balance: The remaining $475 of tuition is required by June 2, 2025, unless on an approved flexible payment plan in which all tuition will be due 14 days prior to the start of the camp.
Tuition for Residential Students:
- Total Tuition Cost: The cost of this program is $900
- Non-Refundable Deposit: At checkout, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.
- Remaining Balance: The remaining $875 of tuition is required by June 2, 2025, unless on an approved flexible payment plan in which all tuition will be due 14 days prior to the start of the camp.
Registration Deadline: June 2, 2025
Move-In for Residential Students: July 6, 2025
Refund Eligibility:
- Full Refunds: 100% of tuition will be refunded (minus the $25 non-refundable deposit) if requested at least 30 days prior to the start of camp.
- Partial Refunds: 50% of tuition (minus the $25 non-refundable camp deposit) will be considered for refund if requested within 30 days prior to the start of camp.
- No Refunds: No refunds will be issued within 14 days prior to camp.
Review our policies and procedures!
A detailed information packet will be emailed to all registrants two weeks before the start of camp.
Contact the Butler Community Arts School with any questions:
BCAS@butler.edu | (317) 940-5500