Jazz Program

IMC Jazz welcomes campers aged 11–18.

Jazz Ensembles & Combos: Campers meet daily in both large and small groups to dive into the essentials of jazz performance. Together, you’ll explore tuning, balance, blend, articulation, and the core elements of a variety of jazz styles all while developing your skills in jazz improvisation. Campers are placed in ensembles that match their ability so everyone has a great time at IMC! Master classes are held each day with our outstanding faculty. Master classes give campers the chance to learn directly from experienced jazz musicians. Depending on the instructor, one-on-one coaching may also be available.

Faculty concerts happen each night, our world-class jazz faculty take the stage, giving campers the chance to hear inspiring live performances up close.

Jam sessions with your friends happen every evening! Join an open space where campers can play for (and with) their peers, experiment with new ideas, and share their love of jazz.

Join us for IMC 2027

Session I

Program fee: $1135.00
(August 22 – August 27)

Typical Day

When you’re not making music, camp is packed with awesome activities! Spend your afternoons on the water sailing, swimming, waterskiing or tubing. Or you can stay on land for beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, tetherball, Gaga Ball, and even mini-golf. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Get ready for campfires, a corn roast, talent shows, movie nights, and all the classic camp traditions that make summer unforgettable.

JAZZ GUITARIST / BASSISTS:

Campers are expected to provide their own amps. All instruments and equipment must be labeled with your full name!

IMC is not responsible for lost or stolen items

Must Bring:
Your instrument, amplifier (easy to carry is recommended) and 1 / 4” instrument (patch) cable

Recommended:
Guitar strap, extra set of strings, extra guitar picks, guitar tuner

Optional:
Effect pedals/pedalboards

JAZZ DRUMMERS:

All instruments and equipment must be labeled with your full name, including drum shells, cymbals and stands, drum throne, and any protective cases/bags!

Must Bring:
Your acoustic drum kit (with all hardware and cymbals you need), 2 sets of drum sticks, a set of brushes

Recommended:
Drum head tuning key

JAZZ PIANIST / KEYBOARDISTS:

All equipment is provided for piano players

General Reminder

Please label all equipment you bring to camp with your full name. This includes instruments, cases, cables, stands, and accessories. Labeled gear is far less likely to be lost or mixed up.

  • Campers are assigned to cabins with other campers of similar age and program.
  • If you and your friends want to be in the same cabin, please indicate this on the registration form, when asked. Note: cabin requests must be reciprocated to be processed
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