Thanks to our campers, faculty, parents, sponsors, staff, and volunteers,
CampJazz 2018 was a great success!

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  • Immerse yourself in local jazz history
  • Jam in a world-famous jazz club
    Jam in a world-famous jazz club
  • Record at Red Rock Studios
    Record at Red Rock Recording
  • Camp Jazz 2018
    Join the CampJazz family
  • Master Classes Held Daily
    Take hands-on master classes daily
  • Share your talent with the local community
  • Learn from a world-class faculty
    Learn from a world-class faculty
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COTA Camp Jazz embraces all instrumental and vocal learners age 12 and up. Applicants can apply at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.

Every day, campers will receive focused instruction as they rehearse in combos and study improvisation, theory, ear-training, history and more. Campers also have the option to participate in jam sessions, take private lessons, and choose from a variety of special electives such as composition, arranging, technology, and music business.

Throughout the week, our world-class faculty and special guests will be presenting master classes and offering in-depth Q & A’s on “all things jazz.” Camp Jazz culminates on Saturday with each combo recording at the renowned Red Rock Recording Studio, followed by our “COTA Camp Jazz Presents” performance, featuring all camp combos and special guests.

Faculty:  Bill Warfield – Trumpet; Sam Burtis – Trombone; Jay Rattman – Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute; Skip Wilkins – Piano; Nancy Reed – Voice; Evan Gregor – Bass; Spencer Reed – Guitar; Dr. Sherrie Maricle – Drums; Kent Heckman – Red Rock Recording; Pat Dorian – Senior Education Consultant

Master Classes: Najwa Parkins (Performance); David Liebman (Transcription); Bobby Avey (Composition); Caris Visentin Liebman (Ear Training); Dr. Matt Vashlishan (Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection); Kent Heckman (Red Rock Recording Studio).

Historic Delaware Water Gap, PA Campus: Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, The Deer Head Inn (the oldest continuously running jazz club in the country), The Castle Inn, Red Rock Recording Studio, The Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection at East Stroudsburg University’s Kemp Library

CampJazz tuition is $750. Refer a friend or register multiple family members for a $50 discount. Click here to register for the 2018 camp.

Housing is available at East Stroudsburg University for CampJazz students who live too far to commute daily. The cost for room and board (breakfast and dinner included) is $450. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Scholarships are available. Send an inquiry to [email protected] for more information.

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