2026 SUMMER PROGRAMS

Welcome to SUMMER at the JAZZ HOUSE! For over 20 years, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has brought award-winning programming that engages and excites students, promotes harmony and collaboration and builds musicianship. The JAZZ HOUSE welcomes instrumental and vocal students of all levels, ages 12 to 18, from beginners to pre-professionals headed to the nation’s stop college music programs.

SUMMER WITH JAZZ HOUSE MONTCLAIR

SUMMER SESSIONS

JUNE 1 – JUNE 30, 2026

Montclair Summer Sessions give young musicians an exciting and enriching way to keep swinging over the summer. This after-school–style program helps emerging musicians build skills, make friends, and grow creatively in a supportive environment.
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JAZZ HOUSE Montclair Summer Workshop

JULY SPECIALTY CAMPS

JULY 8  – JULY 24, 2026

Our July Specialty Module Camps offer one-week immersive deep dives into focused areas of jazz study, designed for rapid, meaningful growth. Through intensive, distraction-free learning with master jazz artists, students engage deeply with the music, gaining direct mentorship and rare access to the living lineage of this great American art form.

SUMMER WORKSHOP

AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 15, 2026

The award-winning intensive two-week session immerses instrumental and vocal students ages 12-18 of all levels in top-notch instruction to develop key skills, enhance knowledge in fundamentals and the art of jazz performance. Located at John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University.

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS 2025 SUMMER WORKSHOP

SUMMER WITH JAZZ HOUSE NYC

2025 JAZZ HOUSE page one summer sessions NYC

PAGE ONE SUMMER SESSIONS

JULY 6 – JULY 10, 2026

New to Jazz? New to Music? Come join us at Page One Summer Sessions! No experience needed to join us for this fun week of music and community!!

  • Daily FACULTY Performance + Jam Sessions!
  • Special Community Excursion
  • Open to students who reside in or attend school in New York City

SUMMER Academy

JULY 13 – JULY 17, 2026

Aimed at performers looking to take their skills to the next level, you will be under the guidance of renowned jazz performers and educators. Surround yourself with other young artists on the same path.
  • Daily FACULTY Performance + Jam Sessions!
  • Special Community Excursion
  • Open to students who reside in or attend school in New York City
2025 JAZZ HOUSE SUMMER Academy
JAZZ HOUSE @ Trinity Instrumental Jazz Academy

Trinity Youth SUMMER

July 10 – July 21

Join us in July for our brand-new jazz instrumental and vocal programming for all levels! Whether you’re new to jazz and never played an instrument or are already a seasoned player, these seriously fun week-long sessions will give all students top-notch instruction to develop key skills, advanced knowledge in fundamentals and the art of performance.

ADULT PROGRAM

 
SUMMER 2024
@ JAZZ HOUSE Montclair
  • 6 weeks, various times
  • Weekly small ensembles, vocal + electives
  • All levels welcome
Adult Jazz Classes - Montclair, NJ

JAZZ HOUSE SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Gia Maione Prima Foundation

ACCLAIMED SUMMER FACULTY

STAFF

CHRISTIAN McBRIDE
Artistic Director

TED CHUBB
Summer Managing Director

GALO INGA
ALEX LAURENZI

LARGE ENSEMBLES

ABRAHAM BURTON
NATHAN EKLUND
ABEL MIRELES

TRUMPET

TED CHUBB
MARCUS PRINTUP

GUITAR

CHARLIE SIGLER

WOODWINDS

MARIO BANKS

PRODUCTION + RECORDING

LEE HOGANS

PIANO/ THEORY/ COMPOSITION

ALEXIS CUADRADO
KELLY GREEN
OSCAR PEREZ
MICHELE ROSEWOMAN
RADAM SCHWARTZ
HELEN SUNG

TROMBONE

DAVID GIBSON

SAXOPHONE

MIKE LEE
ED PALERMO
LAUREN SEVIAN
CAMILLE THURMAN
BRUCE WILLIAMS

BASS

CHRISTIAN McBRIDE
ANDY McKEE

DRUMS

ALVESTER GARNETT
BILLY HART

HISTORY + CULTURE

LOVETT HINES
ASHLEY KAHN

VOCAL

AMY LONDON
DYLAN PRAMUK

*Faculty subject to change

Be An Instrument for Change

WEATHER ALERT Sunday, Dec. 14

Due to snow, JAZZ HOUSE Montclair will have a delayed opening for 2:30 pm. Concerts at Trend Coffee & Tea will start at 4:00 pm. Students, check your email for more details and updates.