Jazz Camp

Jazz Camp

Rowan Jazz Camp

Hosted by the Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz Studies, Rowan Jazz Camp offers students ages 14-18 a chance to study with some of the region's finest jazz educators and performers. During this dynamic five-day camp, students will learn big band and small jazz combo techniques as well as improvisation and other musicianship skills necessary for today's jazz students and tomorrow's performers. 

2025 Rowan Jazz Camp 
July 13-17, 2025 

Rowan Jazz Camp invites students to study in Wilson Hall, home to Pfleeger Concert Hall, Boyd Recital Hall, two newly renovated rehearsal rooms, and over 80 practice rooms including several with “Smart Room” technology.

Students will perform in small groups and big bands, take master classes, and attend music theory, jazz improvisation, MIDI technology, and special sessions dedicated to issues unique to each instrument.

Classes will cover a vast array of topics from Latin rhythms for drum set to an introduction to MIDI, music notation software, and using the latest music geared apps for jazz students including Ireal pro. Other important topics include preparation for college auditions, practice techniques, the business of music, transcription, and keyboard harmony.

Resident campers will be housed on campus in air-conditioned dorms and will have meals in the Holly Pointe Dining Hall. Dormitory and campus supervision will be provided by adult camp counselors and Campus Security, and The Rowan Police Department.

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For more information please contact the camp director Professor Douglas Mapp @ 856-256-4500 Ext. 53591 or mapp@rowan.edu.