Thank you for your interest in the 2020 Gem State Jazz Camp! This is a new summer instrumental jazz camp for students entering 7th, 8th, & 9th grades. It is hosted by local music educators and professional jazz musicians, David Gluck, Jimmy Lawrence, Jared Sene, and Alex Lardie.

Students will have fun learning what it takes to be a musician in a small jazz combo, and they'll be more than ready to take on the challenges of studying jazz in their school! Our camp kick-off will begin with a faculty performance.

Note - COVID-19 guidelines added July 1, 2020. See Release Form page for details.
Refunds for proven Covid-related cancellations are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

 The Middle School camp is for all students entering grades 7, 8, and 9, who have taken at least one year of ensemble (usually Band or Orchestra) or have been taking private lessons.
Registration Deadline: July 1st
Late registrations accepted, but camp shirt availability is limited to the extras we have on hand.
Payment & Refund Deadline: July 6th, 2020 (also last day to register for free t-shirt!)
Cost: $250
(Notice - Times may change. We'll keep you updated!)
Monday Sign-In: 5:00PM @ Karcher Church of the Nazarene
Kickoff Concert: 5:30PM
Daily Camp: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:45PM
Final Concert: Friday, July 17, 7:00PM (6:30 Student Call-Time)
Final Concert will be @ Karcher Church of the Nazarene

Day-camp Location (Tuesday through Friday):
Northwest Nazarene University Fine Arts Building
716 E Dewey Ave, Nampa, ID 83686

Food: Bring a sack lunch - Friday pizza and drinks provided.

THANK YOU so much to our camp sponsors and donors!
Christi Green Scholarship Fund
Jac Webb

The camp will include:
Instrument masterclasses
Combo coaching
Guest clinicians
Jazz listening and analysis
Jazz theory & improvisation sessions
Large-group music recreation activities
Official Camp T-Shirt
Door prizes from Exodus Music and our sponsors​