UD Summer Music Programs

Jazz Labs Dayton

James Leslie (Jazz Area Coordinator) and the jazz faculty at the University of Dayton are excited to offer this summer jazz camp for middle and high school students. Jazz Labs Dayton is a summer jazz education program started by UD alumnus Hal Melia over 30 years ago, and has touched the lives of over 1000 students! This week-long summer day camp provides students with musical essentials and life skills they can use to become the best musicians and the best people they can be. Performances are family friendly and open to the public.
Besides the musical instruction, students are given opportunities to learn teamwork, leadership, self-expression, and self-discovery in a positive and supportive environment

Date: June 9-14, 2024

Location: University of Dayton

For more information, please contact James Leslie

Registration information

Plan options

$395 (with lunch)*
$355 (without lunch)

Included in registration

Section warm-ups
Masterclasses by instrument
Elective classes in arranging and jazz singing
Listening sessions
Combo rehearsals (with an emphasis on improvisation)
Big Band rehearsals
Faculty jam sessions
Student concert

The Vocal Performance Institute

The Vocal Performance Institute (VPI) is a five-day program presented each summer for students in grades 9 through 12. All activities are held on the historic UD main campus and instruction is provided by Department of Music faculty, along with professional guest artists from Dayton-area organizations including the Dayton Opera and the Human Race Theater.

Date: June 17-21, 2024

Location: University of Dayton

For more information, please contact Dr. Minnita Daniel-Cox

Registration information

Plan options

$450 Commuter (with lunch)*
$650 Resident (includes breakfast, lunch, housing)

The Brass Performance Institute

The Brass Performance Institute (BPI) is a five-day program presented each summer for middle school and high school students. All activities are held on the historic UD main campus, and instruction is provided by Department of Music faculty, along with other area professionals.

The Brass Performance Institute will be held June 17-21, 2024.

Date: June 17-21, 2024

Location: University of Dayton

For more information, please contact Dr. Chad Arrow

Registration information

Plan options

$450 Commuter (with lunch)*
$650 Resident (includes breakfast, lunch, housing)