Frederick Jazz Society

Jazz Camp

Hello and welcome to the Frederick Jazz Society Summer Jazz Camp!  This jazz camp will have experts in the field of jazz improvisation TO teach students how to play music in new and exciting ways!  This jazz camp will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Small group playing (Jazz Combo experience)

  • Students will receive a camp t-shirt 

  • Basic music theory instruction

  • Group and private lesson instruction on their instrument

  • Time for recess and a snack

  • Concerts with professionals in the field

  • Professional Jazz musicians as instructors (TBA)

  • An end of the week evening concert showcasing the students at a location in Frederick Co.

This camp is for students entering 6th grade through college.  Vocalists as well as instrumentalists are welcome (traditional band instrumentation).  At this time we are unable to accept 5th graders.  Drums, keyboards and guitar/bass amps will be provided by the camp.  All the campers have to bring is their instrument.

Camp Dates:

WEEK 1 – June 16-20, 10 am – 2 pm 2025

WEEK 2 – July 7-11, 10am – 2pm 2025

End of the Week Concert on Friday evening of each camp week

Camp Cost:

Cost is $325 per student if registered before May 15th; $375 if registered after June 1st. 

The camp location will be Restoration Frederick Church located at 7899 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702. 

Feel free to contact us at booking@ericbyrdtrio.com and 240 513 8824

Praise for the Jazz Camp

  • “Thank you so much for everything this week! I have never seen my camper more motivated to play his instrument, nor seen him practice so much within such a short period of time! He came home, and is practicing now for the concert in fact. Lol! Apparently, though not surprising, all of you are extremely motivating forces! Any suggestions on how to maintain that level of enthusiasm would be appreciated! thank you so much again for what is clearly been an inspiring week for my camper!”

    Parent

  • “I like how we did combos and improv groups instead because I do a lot of big band at school.”

    Camper

  • “Forced growth as a musician”

    Camper

  • “I enjoyed the master classes and learning to improvise”

    Camper

  • “Thank you for doing this and being so encouraging 🙂 ”

    Camper