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.
This program is designed for students entering grades 7–12 in the fall of 2026.
Camp Hours: *Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
*Residential campers will move in on July 5, 2026.
Campers may choose to stay on campus for the full week, arriving the Sunday evening before camp begins. Residential campers are housed in Irvington House, enjoy three meals a day in the Residential College dining hall, and take part in nightly activities led by resident assistants, with overnight supervision provided by RAs and a dorm chaperone.
Lunch will be provided for all campers in the campus dining hall. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner* will be provided for residential students.
*Residential campers should eat dinner before moving in on Sunday.
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Time: TBD, will be in the evening
All students will complete a placement audition upon arrival on Sunday, July 5. Residential students will also check into the dorms at this time. In-person auditions are encouraged. If you are unable to attend auditions, please email bcas@butler.edu. The exact audition schedule will be announced later.
Audition Requirements:
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Prepared jazz piece of the student’s choice
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Four scales of your choice (major, chromatic, mixolydian, etc.) — except drummers
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Optional: Improvisation on a 12-bar Bb blues
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Drummers: Demonstrate 16 bars of three styles (medium swing, Latin/Bossa, rock/funk)
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Guitar and piano: Prepared piece should demonstrate comping
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Bass: Prepared piece should demonstrate bass lines (your piece should include this)
Register by May 15, 2026.
Tuition & Deposit:
- Program tuition is $500 for commuter students, or $900 for residential.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at checkout to reserve your spot. This amount is applied toward your total tuition.
- The remaining balance is due May 18, 2026, unless you are on an approved flexible payment plan. All payment plan balances must be paid at least 14 days before camp begins.
Refund Policy:
Send all cancellation requests to bcas@butler.edu
- Department Cancellation: If the department cancels a camp session, you will receive a full refund.
- 30+ Days Before Camp: Full refund minus the $25 deposit.
- 14–29 Days Before Camp: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the $25 deposit.
- Fewer Than 14 Days Before Camp: No refunds will be issued.
- Camp sessions are not prorated for vacation, illness, or missed days.
Email: bcas@butler.edu
Phone: 317-940-5500