Jazz Drumset Workshop

June 7 - 10, 2025
About the Workshop

The UNT Jazz Drum Set Camp is an immersive, four-day experience designed for drummers looking to improve their jazz drumming skills, explore jazz drumming in depth, and connect with a community of like-minded drummers. Led by Quincy Davis, a renowned drummer and educator, this camp blends focused instruction, insightful masterclasses, collaborative rehearsals, and performance opportunities that will help participants grow as musicians. 
  
Evenings will include faculty performances and jam sessions, providing participants with invaluable real-world playing experience and constructive feedback to enhance their group playing skills. The camp will conclude with an exciting final performance, featuring participants playing in a drum choir they will have been rehearsing with throughout the week. These drum choirs will be inspired by the language of bebop legends such as Roy Haynes, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Kenny Clarke, and Philly Joe Jones. 
  
Whether participants are high school students new to jazz, preparing for college auditions, or just passionate about refining their jazz drumming skills, this camp offers a supportive and inspiring environment for drummers to grow and thrive.

The workshop will conclude by 6:00pm on the final day. 

Tuition & Fees
  • $30 – Registration Fee
  • $600 – Tuition (includes camp t-shirt)
  • $160 – Minor Housing (optional; double room with shared bath)
    • $50 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure) 
  • $40 – Minor Supervision Fee
    • Automatically assessed for participants under the age of 18 residing on campus. 
  • $200 – Adult Housing (optional; single room with shared bath)
    • $60 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure) 
  • $100 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
    • The meal plan is mandatory for participants under the age of 18 residing in campus housing.
    • The meal plan is optional for all other participants.
    • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional nights of housing can pay with cash or card in the dining hall or go off campus (under 18 with supervision). 
  • $20 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

Participants residing on campus must provide their own bedding (extra-long twin size), pillows, towels, and toiletries.  

Registration Information

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Jazz or Percussion) and Program (UNT Jazz Drumset Camp). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
  • Participants must be 14 years of age by the first day of the workshop to participate.
  • Enrollment is limited to 11 participants.
Refund Policy
  • Requested by May 15, 2025 – Full refund less $130 ($30 registration fee + $100 administrative fee)
  • Requested by May 23, 2025 – Full refund less $230 ($30 registration fee + $200 administrative fee)
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after May 23, 2025.
    • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day. 
Sample Schedule
9:30am - 9:50am Group Warm-Up
10:00am - 10:50am Rudiment Class
11:00am - 11:50am Listening Class (different focus each day)
12:00pm - 12:50pm Lunch & Individual Practice
1:00pm - 1:50pm Masterclass
2:00pm - 3:50pm Drum Choir Rehearsal
4:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner & Individual Practice
7:00pm - 7:30pm Concert
7:30pm - 9:00pm Jam Session

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.

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