Jazz Camp

University of Nebraska Omaha

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media School of Music

UNO Jazz Camp featuring the Great Plains Great Big Band.

Registered Campers Please Click Here for Final Camp Details

Registrations are no longer being accepted for the 2023 Jazz Camp.

Students who have already registered can click here to pay their camp balance.

About the Jazz Camp

Contact petermadsen@unomaha.edu for details.

Registered campers please check this website frequently for updated final camp details.

The UNO Jazz Camp is a commuter camp only. Overnight accommodations are not provided.

Placement Auditions and Theory Placement Exams DUE MAY 31

Camp placement auditions will be submitted via video. Video auditions are due by 11:59pm on May 31.

Click here for audition music and instructions.

The online theory placement exam can be completed here. The online theory placement exam is due by 11:59pm on May 31.

Jazz Camp Scholarship Assistance

Scholarship applications are no longer being accepted for the 2023 Jazz Camp.

What to bring:

Instruments including amps and cymbals
Staff Paper
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 TuitionStudent 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 May 31st. 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
Five concerts with the Camp All-Star Big Band

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

Great Plains Great Big Band Concerts

The Great Plains Great Big Band will perform at 1:00pm Monday through Thursday. These concerts are free and open to the public.

Tentative Schedule

Monday-Friday, June 5-9

Time	Event
8:00 A.M.	Meeting for ALL campers in the Strauss Concert Hall (Monday Only)
8:30 - 9:20 A.M.	Music Industry with Willie Murillo
9:30 - 10:50 A.M.	Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, Sectionals, or Theory
11:00 - 11:50 A.M.	Masterclasses/Lunch
12:00 - 12:50 P.M.	Masterclasses/Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 P.M.	Great Plains Great Big Band Concerts (The NOMA Band will perform Friday at 1:00pm)
2:00 - 3:20 P.M.	Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, Sectionals, or Listening Lab
3:30 - 4:30 P.M.	Improvisation Class (Monday-Thursday)
4:30 P.M.	Camp Concludes (Monday-Thursday)

On Friday classes conclude at 3:20 P.M. and the final concerts will begin at 4:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.

Students will perform as the opening act for the Great Plains Great Big Band in the Strauss Performing Arts Center Concert Hall at 4:30 P.M. or 7:30 P.M. on Friday, June 9.

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!