Thank you for your interest in the 2021 Gem State Jazz Camp! This is a summer instrumental jazz day camp for students entering 7th, 8th, & 9th (& 10th!) 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 - protocols are in transition and we will keep you updated. 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 through 10, who have taken at least one year of ensemble (usually Band or Orchestra) or have been taking private lessons.
Registration Deadline: July 5
Late registrations accepted, but camp shirt availability is limited to the extras we have on hand.
Payment & Refund Deadline: July 10, 2020

Middle School - $250 (Day Camp)
MS Kickoff Concert & Sign-in: Monday July 19, 6:00PM
MS Daily Camp: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:45PM
MS Final Concert: Friday, July 23, 7:00PM

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 2021 camp sponsors and donors!
Idaho Jazz Education Endowment
​Christi Green Scholarship Fund
Jac Webb
​Noelia Caloca & Jared Allen
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​