Jazz Camp

UNO Jazz Camp featuring the Jim Widner Big Band

The UNO Jazz Camp and the Jim Widner Big Band have combined their efforts to bring you some of the top jazz educators and performers in the country. This big band camp is designed for enthusiastic instrumental students grades 7 and older to learn more about jazz theory, improvisation and performance.

The UNO Jazz Camp is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations.

About the Jazz Camp

The 2019 camp will be June 9-14

Click here to register for the 2019 UNO Jazz Camp!

Contact petermadsen@unomaha.edu for details.

Click here for FAQ's about the online registration process.

Registered campers

Click here for final camp details and audition music.

Click here to take the online Jazz Camp Theory Placement Exam.

Exams must be completed by June 1!

Concert Tickets

The final UNO Jazz Camp Concert at 6:30pm on Friday, June 14 is SOLD OUT!

We will be piloting the idea of a live stream to the recital hall (no ticket required) but can not guarantee the quality of the audio or video.

What to bring:

Instruments including amps, drum kits and cymbals
Folding Music Stand
Students will need lunch or money for lunch in the Food Court
- Students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch

Fees and Tuition
Student tuition and fees are $400 after May 15. Prior to May 15 a $50 discount will be applied during checkout of the online registration process. Registration will close on June 1. The camp fee includes an opportunity to work with professional musicians for five days in a variety of settings including:

Masterclasses
Theory Classes
Improvisation Classes
Sectionals
Rehearsals
Group Listening
Six concerts with the Jim Widner Big Band

Group Discounts
A $25 group discount will be applied if 10 or more students from the same school register by May 15!

Scholarships

A limited number of partial scholarships are available
Contact Dr. Peter Madsen for more information at 402.554.2297 or petermadsen@unomaha.edu by May 1

Concerts

All Jim Widner Big Band Concerts are open to the public. A $10 ticket is good for one or all concerts. Tickets are required for the Friday night concert.

Performances are:

Monday-Thursday | 3:30 P.M.
Friday | 6:30 P.M.

Tentative Schedule

Sunday, June 9

Time	Event
1:30-4 P.M.	Registration and Auditions. Students will be e-mailed an exact time for their audition.

Monday-Friday, June 10-14

Time	Event
8:00 A.M.	Meeting for ALL campers in the Strauss Concert Hall (Monday Only)
8:30 - 9:20 A.M.	Ear Training Class
9:30 - 10:50 A.M.	Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal or History
11:00 - 11:50 A.M.	Masterclasses
12:00 - 12:50 P.M.	Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 P.M.	Improvisation Class
2:00 - 3:20 P.M.	Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal or History
3:30 - 4:30 P.M.	Jim Widner Big Band Concert
4:30 P.M.	Camp Concludes (Monday-Thursday)

On Friday classes conclude at 3:20 P.M. and the final concert will begin at 6:30 P.M.

Students will perform as the opening act for the internationally known Jim Widner Big Band in the Strauss Performing Arts Center Concert Hall at 6:30 P.M. on Friday, June 14. Family members, teachers and friends are encouraged to come support the students as they demonstrate their improved skills and share a concert with one of today's hottest jazz bands!