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HIGH SCHOOL
2026 UH High School Jazz Institute
Join us at the University of Houston Moores School of Music for an elite college immersion experience designed for Texas’s most accomplished high school jazz musicians.
Led by the world-renowned jazz faculty of the Moores School and Houston's top jazz musicians, the UH High School Jazz Institute offers ensemble rehearsals, improvisation and section coachings, and exciting enrichment activities, including jazz history classes, masterclasses, faculty performances, and Texas Music Festival concerts.
Through expert instruction and full-day immersion, students will experience what it’s like to study music at the collegiate level, on and off the stage:
- Daily ensemble rehearsals and sectionals with Moores School faculty and the city's elite jazz musicians and educators
- Ensemble and sectional rehearsals
- Interactive university enrichment activities, including improvisation, theory, and jazz history classes
- Faculty and Texas Music Festival concerts
- Masterclasses and special on-campus opportunities
- A final public concert in the Moores Opera House to showcase your week of work
For other inquiries, please email caa@uh.edu or call (713) 743-3398
HS Camp Details & Requirements
- Noe Marmolejo, director
- Glen Ackerman, bass
- David Caceres, saxophone
- Gary Norian, piano
- Dennis Dotson, trumpet
- Arthur Gilligan, drums
- Bruce Melville, trombone
- Greg Petito, guitar
- Woody Witt, combo
Open to high school aged students entering 10th grade through incoming college freshmen (Students must be entering 10th grade for fall 2026)
To be considered for the UH High School Jazz Institute, students must submit the following:
- A video recording (YouTube or Vimeo link) of your playing, recorded after December 31, 2025
- Videos will be used to determine both acceptance and part assignments/chair placement. If you would like to be considered for multiple instruments (ex: alto & baritone saxophone), please submit two videos.
- Completed submission of the online application form below
| Participation Type | Includes | Priority Payment (April 1) | Late Payment (May 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | Tuition, lunch, & dinner | $350 | $400 |
- All students must pay a $100 non-refundable meal fee upon acceptance, regardless of scholarship status.
- Payment instructions will be emailed within 3–5 business days of acceptance from caa@central.uh.edu.
Available Scholarships:
- Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact Institute Director for information.
- Please note: any scholarships do not apply to the $100 non-refundable fee, which is due for ALL students upon acceptance to the institute.
Daily Schedule:
- Commuter Students:
- Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 21
- Orientation/Part Auditions: Sunday, June 21, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Check-in begins daily at 9:30 a.m.)
- Final Institute Concert: Friday, June 26, 4 p.m. Moores Opera House
A detailed schedule and student handbook will be provided prior to camp.
Location:
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Parking:
Visitor permits are available for an additional fee. Details will be included in the
student handbook.
Q: My child is entering 9th grade in fall 2026. Can they attend?
A: This camp is best suited for students who have completed at least one year of high
school. Rising 9th graders should register for our Middle School Camp.
Q: Are both residential and commuter options available?
A: No, this is a commuter day camp only.
Q: Can my child drive themselves or carpool?
A: Yes—students may drive or carpool with others, but authorized transportation contacts (including student driving themselves) must be
submitted in advance via email (caa@uh.edu, subject: HS Jazz Pick Up Authorization).
- Students busing in or driving with their teacher must also list that teacher as an authorized transportation contact in the email and/or registration form. This ensures we have a complete record of all approved drivers for student safety.
Q: Are there group discounts?
A: No, but students are encouraged to meet priority deadlines to receive discounted tuition.
Q: If I qualify for a scholarship, do I still pay anything?
A: Yes—all students must pay a $100 non-refundable meal fee upon acceptance. Scholarships cover tuition and housing only.
Q: When and how do I pay?
A: After acceptance, invoices with payment links will be sent via email from caa@central.uh.edu.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: The $100 fee is non-refundable. Partial refunds are available before May 1. No refunds after May 1 for any reason.
If a student leaves camp early, becomes ill during camp, or chooses not to attend, tuition is still due and we cannot offer a refund after May 1.
Q: Who can I contact with more questions?
A: Please email caa@uh.edu with any additional questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2026 UH Middle School Jazz Institute
Join us at the University of Houston Moores School of Music for a fun, engaging jazz band day camp designed for middle school students entering grades 6–9.
Led by director, Jesse Espinosa, and assisted by members of the Moores School Jazz, the Middle School Jazz Institute offers ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and music-based elective classes, along with exciting extracurricular experiences that can only happen at UH.
Through daily musical instruction and community-building activities, students will:
- Rehearse and perform with fellow young musicians
- Work in sectionals and master classes with UH faculty and professionals
- Explore fun improvisation, theory, and jazz history training
- Enjoy lunchtime activities and social opportunities
- Receive a code for FREE Texas Music Festival concert admission
- Present a final public concert in the Moores Opera House to celebrate the week
For other inquiries, please email caa@uh.edu or call (713) 743-3398
MS Camp Details & Requirements
| Participation Type | Includes | Early Bird Payment (March 1) |
Priority Payment (April 1) |
Late Payment (May 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | Tuition & lunch | $350 | $400 | $450 |
Once your registration form is processed, a confirmation email with your payment link and additional details will be sent from caa@central.uh.edu. If you don’t receive a confirmation, please contact caa@uh.edu to update your email address.
Daily Schedule:
- Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21
- Orientation/Part Auditions: Sunday, June 21, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Final Institute Concert: Friday, June 26, 4 p.m. Moores Opera House
Location:
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Q: My child is entering 9th grade. Should they attend this camp or the high school
camp?
A: Students entering 9th grade in fall 2026 should register for this Middle School
Jazz Institute due to age and experience level differences.
Q: Is there a residential option for middle schoolers?
A: No, this is a commuter day camp only.
Q: Can my child carpool or be picked up by someone else?
A: Yes—but only if the authorized contact is submitted in advance. Email updates to caa@uh.edu, subject MS Jazz Institute Pick Up Authorization.
- Students busing in or driving with their teacher must also list that teacher as an authorized transportation contact in your application or via email. This ensures we have a complete record of all approved drivers for student safety.
Q: Are there group discounts?
A: No. However, families are encouraged to register early to take advantage of Early
Bird and Priority deadlines to receive discounted tuition.
Q: How and when do I pay?
A: Once registration is processed, a payment link will be emailed to you from caa@central.uh.edu. Please watch for it and reach out if you don’t receive it.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: A $100 non-refundable deposit is included in tuition. Partial refunds are available
before May 1. No refunds will be issued after May 1.
If a student leaves camp early, becomes ill during camp, or chooses not to attend, tuition is still due and we cannot offer a refund after May 1.
Q: When will I receive more info?
A: Our staff will send a detailed schedule and student handbook in the weeks before
camp.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Email caa@uh.edu with any additional questions or concerns.
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