Jennifer Barnes

Jennifer Barnes is a highly sought-after vocalist, educator, clinician and arranger and the Director of Vocal Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Prof. Barnes oversees all vocal activities within the Division of Jazz Studies, including overseeing four vocal jazz ensembles and directing UNT Jazz Singers, who have won Downbeat Student Music Awards for the past 9 out of 10 years. She has taught at seven other universities, served as a guest conductor for District and All-State Music Festivals in fourteen states, taught jazz vocals at the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Camps, and her vocal arrangements are published by Sheet Music Plus, Anchor Music, UNC Jazz Press and self-published on her website. She was awarded the DownBeat 2016 Jazz Education Achievement Award, only the second vocal educator to receive that honor. Jennifer’s voice has been featured on films including “Wall-E”, “Ice Age 2, 3 & 4”, “Enchanted”, “Star Trek” and the television show, “Glee”. She has sung on or appeared in advertising for Chili’s Bar & Grill, Epson, and McDonald’s and released a solo jazz recording, “You Taught My Heart” (Spotify/Apple Music/CD Baby). Jennifer is the alto vocalist and a composer/arranger in the professional vocal group Vertical Voices with Julia Dollison, Greg Jasperse, and Kerry Marsh. Jennifer earned the Master of Music degree in Studio Music and Jazz Performance from the University of Miami (FL) and the Bachelor of Music degree from Western Michigan University.

• Overnight Camper - $700 which includes:
  • Registration fee
  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Three meals per day (Sunday breakfast-Monday lunch)
    • Everyone is invited to join for dinner and fellowship off campus on the first day of the seminar
  • Parking
• Day Camper - $525 which includes:
  • Registration fee
  • Tuition
  • Lunch & dinner daily (Sunday lunch-Monday lunch)
    • Everyone is invited to join for dinner and fellowship off campus on the first day of the seminar
  • Parking
• Continuing Education Units Certificate - $20 (optional)

• Overnight campers will arrive on Saturday, June 20 for residence hall check in and camp registration and will depart on Monday, June 22. Camp will end no later than 6:30pm on the last day.
• Overnight campers have the option to arrive on Friday, June 19 and/or depart on Tuesday, June 23 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 Saturday, June 20 for camp registration. Camp will end no later than 6:30pm on the last day.

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

Registration Deadline

• May 1, 2026
  • A minimum number of participants is required for the seminar to run. We will let you know ASAP should the seminar be canceled and provide information regarding a refund.
  • The $30 registration fee is non-refundable.

 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 at least 18 years of age to participate.
• Enrollment is limited.
  • Email to be placed on the waitlist if seminar is full – music.camps@unt.edu.   

• Requested by May 15, 2026 – Full refund less $130 administrative fee
• Requested by June 1, 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 1, 2026.
  • No refunds will be made should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day.