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Jazz Combo Workshop

July 12-17, 2026
Photo by Marrah Willard
Photo by Marrah Willard
Photo by Marrah Willard
Photo by Marrah Willard

About the Workshop

The Jazz Combo Workshop is open to musicians of all levels (minimum age 14) and provides comprehensive studies in jazz combo playing and improvisation. 

The curriculum includes jazz theory and improvisation (basic to advanced); jazz history and listening; jazz combo rehearsals; masterclass instruction on clarinet, bass, drums, guitar, piano, saxophone, strings, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone; faculty concerts (each evening); and student concerts and jam sessions. 

The workshop begins with registration from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, followed by a brief opening meeting and faculty concert. Combo auditions and theory assessments will also take place Sunday afternoon. These are meant to evaluate a participant’s skill level in the moment to adequately place them in combo and theory groupings of similarly skilled players. It is not necessary to prepare any special music for the combo placement audition.

On Friday, all participants will perform in public combo concerts in the UNT College of Music; family and friends are encouraged to attend. The concerts will end no later than 5:00pm.

Faculty

José Aponte - drum set, combo

Alan Baylock - JCW director

Annie Booth - piano, combo, theory

Rodney Booth - trumpet, combo, theory

Quincy Davis - drum set, combo

Philip Dizack - trumpet, combo, theory

Ken Ebo - trombone, combo, theory

Ella Grace - jazz history, combo

Sarah Griego - JCW assistant director

Fred Hamilton - guitar, combo, theory

Addison Jordan - tenor saxophone, combo

Brad Leali - alto saxophone, combo

Dave Meder - piano, combo, theory

Davy Mooney - guitar, combo, theory

Leigh Pilzer - baritone saxophone, combo, theory

Fredrick Sanders - piano, combo

Lynn Seaton - bass, combo

Kim Teal - jazz history, theory

Kai Wagner - bass, theory

Natalie Wagner - clarinet, combo, theory

Tuition & Fees
  • Overnight camper - $1,200 which includes:
    • Registration fee
    • Tuition
    • Housing
    • Three meals per day (Sunday dinner-Friday lunch)
    • Parking
    • Music theory book
    • Camp t-shirt
  • Day Camper - $925 which includes:
    • Registration fee
    • Tuition
    • Lunch & dinner daily (Sunday dinner-Friday lunch)
    • Parking
    • Music theory book
    • Camp t-shirt
  • Overnight campers will arrive on Sunday, July 12, 1:00-3:00pm for residence hall check in and camp registration and will depart on Friday, July 17. Camp will end no later than 5:00pm on the last day.
  • Overnight campers have the option to arrive on Saturday, July 11 and/or depart on Saturday, July 18 due to travel needs for an additional fee of $100 per night.
  • Overnight campers must provide their own bedding (extra-long twin size), pillows, towels, and toiletries.
  • Day campers will arrive on Sunday, July 12, 1:00-3:00pm for camp registration. Camp will end no later than 5:00pm on the last day.
Registration Information

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Jazz) and Program (Jazz Combo Workshop: Instrument). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

Registration Deadline

  • June 22, 2026

Registration Policy

  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
  • We are unable to provide partial refunds for unused services including meals and parking.
  • Participants must be 14 years of age by the first day of the workshop to participate.
  • Enrollment is limited to 16 participants per instrument.
Refund Policy
  • Requested by June 1, 2026 – Full refund less $130 administrative fee
  • Requested by June 15, 2026 – Full refund less $230 administrative fee
  • We are unable to provide partial refunds for unused services including meals and parking. 
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after June 15, 2026.
    • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day. 
Sample Daily Schedule

*A more detailed schedule will be provided approximately one week before the workshop begins. The schedule is subject to change, and any changes will be communicated to participants in a timely manner.

  • 9:00am - Theory/Improvisation
  • 10:00am - Listening/Jazz History
  • 11:00am - Combo Rehearsal
  • 12:00pm - Lunch & Break
  • 1:30pm - Instrumental Masterclass
  • 3:00pm - Combo Rehearsal
  • 5:30pm - Dinner & Break
  • 7:00pm - Faculty Concert
  • 8:30-9:50pm - Student Jam Session

Additional questions? Please email music.camps@unt.edu or call (940) 369-6541. 

For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.