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Jazz Institutes

TMF Jazz Institutes

Intensive Ensembles for College, Pre-professional, Middle School, and High School Students

June 16-22, 2024 - Emerging Artist Institute

Vincent Gardner, Trombone, Artistic Director
Eric Reed, Pianist and Educator 

June 16-21, 2024 - Middle and High School Institutes

Noe Marmolejo, Director
Jesse Espinoza, Director

Click below to learn more about our summer 2024 Jazz Institutes.

     College and Pre-Professional            High School            Middle School     
  • Jazz trombone section playing with mutes
  • Musician playing a mint green electric guitar
  • A vibraphone with mallets
  • Saxophone player playing a solo with the Moores School of Music jazz band
  • Drummer playing the drum set
  • a black and white closeup of someone playing a steinway piano

College

  • TMF Emerging Artist Jazz Institute

    June 16-22, 2024

    Description:
    A program for emerging artists (18-30) that provides an immersive, performance-oriented environment. Directed by renowned trombonist and bandleader Vincent Gardner and pianist/educator Eric Reed. Final performance June 22, 2 p.m., Moores Opera House.

    What to look forward to:

    • The opportunity to work with elite jazz musicians and educators
    • Ensemble and sectional rehearsals
    • Improvisation, theory, and jazz history classes
    • Master classes  
    • Texas Music Festival concert admission
    • Final performance in the Moores Opera House

    Apply Here

  • Faculty

    Faculty:

  • Application Requirements

    Application Requirements:

    • Open to emerging jazz artists aged 18-30.
    • Completed application with non-refundable $40 application fee (payable by credit card through Acceptd application portal) due May 1, 2024.

    Audition Requirements: 

         •  A performance of either 4 choruses of Blues or 2 choruses of Rhythm Changes with one                         chorus of melody chorus in the beginning, medium tempo with backing track.
         •   A previously recorded capture from a live performance of your choosing.

     

    Apply Here

  • Tuition and Fees

    Tuition and Fees (all fees are non-refundable):

    • Application fee: $40 (Due with completed application by May 1, 2024, payable by credit card only, through Acceptd. Checks or cash not accepted)
    • Tuition: $895 (Due upon acceptance no later than May 31, payable by credit card only through Acceptd). Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact TMF staff for information.
    • Housing/meals: $535 (optional, includes 6 nights in UH Cougar Village I, single room in two-person suite, and 3 meals daily)

  • Important Dates

    Important Dates

    • Application Deadline: May 1
    • Payment Deadline: May 31

    • First day of the institute: June 16, 2024 
    • Final Institute Concert: June 22, 2024, 2 p.m., Moores Opera House

  • Schedule and Location

    Schedule: 
    All activities take place at UH Moores School of Music

    • Orientation/Part Auditions: Sunday, June 16, 1 – 4 p.m., Room TBA
    • Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Final Institute Concert: Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m., Moores Opera House

    Location:
    University of Houston, Moores School of Music
    3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204  

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    FAQ:

    Is there a residential option?

    • Yes, participants are housed on campus in the dormitory. Rooms are two persons per room, in a two-room suite, with shared bath.

    How do I park on campus? 

    • Parking permits for the duration of the Institute are available for a $40 fee. Parking registration information will be provided in the weeks leading up to the Institute.
    • Alternatively, daily guest parking is available in lot 16B. You can find more information about directions, text-to-pay and guest parking HERE.

    How/when do I pay? 

    • Full tuition is due on May 31 through the Acceptd portal.

    Questions?

    • For program information, contact TBA.
    • For administrative inquiries, contact the TMF Office:

High School

  • TMF Jazz Institute for High School Students

    June 16-21, 2024

    Description:
    An intensive one-week summer institute for high school students, led by University of Houston faculty and Houston's top jazz musicians.  

    What to look forward to:

    • The opportunity to work with University of Houston faculty and the city's elite jazz musicians and educators
    • Ensemble and sectional rehearsals
    • Improvisation, theory, and jazz history classes
    • Master classes  
    • Texas Music Festival concert admission
    • Final performance in the Moores Opera House

    Apply Here

  • Faculty

    Faculty:

  • Application Requirements

    Application Requirements:

    • Open to high school aged students entering 9th grade through incoming college freshmen (Students must be entering 9th grade for fall 2024)
    • Completed application with non-refundable $40 application fee (payable by credit card through Acceptd application portal) due May 1, 2024.

    Apply Here

  • Tuition and Fees

    Tuition and Fees (all fees are non-refundable):

    • Application fee: $40 (Due with completed application by May 1, 2024, payable by credit card only, through Acceptd. Checks or cash not accepted.)
    • Tuition: $350 (Due upon acceptance no later than May 31, payable by credit card only through Acceptd). Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact Institute Director for information.

  • Important Dates

    Important Dates

    • Application Deadline: May 1
    • Payment Deadline: May 31

    • First day of the institute: June 16, 2024 
    • Final Institute Concert: June 21, 2024

  • Schedule and Location

    Schedule: 
    All activities take place at UH Moores School of Music

    • Orientation/Part Auditions: Sunday, June 16, 1 – 4 p.m.
    • Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (NOTE: participants must bring own lunch Monday - Thursday. A BBQ lunch will be provided on June 21. Please notify the TMF office of any dietary restrictions)
    • Final Institute Concert: Friday, June 21, 7 p.m., Moores Opera House

    Location:
    University of Houston, Moores School of Music
    3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204  

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    FAQ:

    Is there a residential option?

    • There is no residential option. All students register for the commuter camp.

    Can my child carpool with another student to/from camp? Can my child drive themselves to/from camp? Can they drive with another student?

    • Students are allowed to drive or carpool to campus. Each vehicle must have a pre-activated parking registration to park in Lot 16B to avoid ticketing or towing.

    How do I park on campus? 

    • Parking permits for the duration of the Institute are available for a $40 fee. Information will be provided in the weeks leading up to the Institute.
    • Alternatively, daily guest parking is available in lot 16B. You can find more information about directions, text-to-pay and guest parking HERE.

    How/when do I pay? 

    • Full tuition is due on May 31 through the Acceptd portal.

    Questions?

    • For program information, contact Institute Director Noe Marmolejo:
    • For administrative inquiries, contact the TMF Office:

Middle School

  • TMF Jazz Institute for Middle School Students

    June 16-21, 2024

    Description:
    An intensive one-week summer institute for middle school students that runs concurrently with TMF’s High School Jazz Institute.

    What to look forward to:

    • Led by director, Jesse Espinoza, and assisted by members of the Moores School Jazz Orchestra
    • Ensemble and sectional rehearsals
    • Improvisation, theory, and jazz history training
    • Master classes  
    • TMF concert admission (see TMF calendar) 
    • Final performance in the Moores Opera House

    Apply Here

  • Application Requirements

    Application Requirements:

    • Open to 7th-9th grade students (Students must be entering these grades in Fall 2024). 
    • Completed application with non-refundable $40 application fee (payable by credit card through Acceptd application portal) due May 1, 2024.

    Apply Here

  • Tuition and Fees

    Tuition and Fees (all fees are non-refundable):

    • Application fee: $40 (Due with completed application by May 1, 2024, payable by credit card only, through Acceptd. Checks or cash not accepted.)
    • Tuition: $400 (Due upon acceptance no later than May 31, payable by credit card only through Acceptd). Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact Institute Director for information.

  • Important Dates

    Important Dates

    • Application Deadline: May 1
    • Payment Deadline: May 31

    • First day of the institute: June 16, 2024 
    • Final Institute Concert: June 21, 2024

  • Schedule and Location

    Schedule: 
    All activities take place at UH Moores School of Music

    • Orientation/Part Auditions: Sunday, June 16, 1 – 4 p.m.
    • Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      • Daily lunch will be provided. Please notify the TMF office of any dietary restrictions.
      • A BBQ lunch will be provided on June 21
    • Final Institute Concert: Friday, June 21, 7 p.m., Moores Opera House

    Location:
    University of Houston, Moores School of Music
    3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204  

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    FAQ:

    Is there a residential option?

    • There is no residential option. All students register for the commuter camp.

    Can my child carpool with another student to/from camp? What if someone else needs to pick them up? 

    • Students are allowed to carpool or be picked up by someone other than their listed parent/guardian ONLY if the authorized person is listed in our records. That list can be updated anytime by emailing tmf@uh.edu, subject: Jazz Institute Pick Up Authorization

    How/when do I pay? 

    • Full tuition is due on May 31 through the Acceptd portal.

    Questions?

    • For program information, contact Institute Director Noe Marmolejo:
    • For administrative inquiries, contact the TMF Office:
Noe Marmolejo directing a rehearsal with the Moores School of Music Jazz Orchestra