Litchfield Jazz Camp

Set against the backdrop of the historic Forman School campus, the Litchfield Jazz Camp is a haven for budding musicians. Operating since 1997, this camp is a celebration of jazz, a genre that dances through the air and captures the heart. The camp welcomes students of all ages and skills, making it a perfect family vacation option for those with a penchant for all things jazz.The melody of the camp revolves around an internationally recognized faculty of jazz musicians who foster a non-competitive environment, allowing the music to flow naturally. The camp's curriculum, directed by renowned tenor saxophonist Don Braden, is a kaleidoscope of performance, improvisation, music theory, and history, and even touches on the business aspect of music, offering a comprehensive insight into the world of jazz.What sets this camp apart is its commitment to practical learning. Students get to perform in skill-matched combos on the Gazebo Stage at the Litchfield Jazz Festival, an event that has garnered accolades from the New York Times and JazzTimes Magazine. The festival is a crescendo of musical talent, a symphony of notes and rhythms that resonate with the spirit of jazz.The camp also offers evening jam sessions and faculty concerts, adding an exclamation point to each day's learning adventure. And the cherry on top? Students receive instructions from festival stars, jazz maestros who have embraced the stage and enchanted audiences with their performances.Sounds like a dream, right? Well, at Litchfield Jazz Camp, dreams take the form of sweet, lingering jazz notes. The only requirement? A strong commitment to learning improvisational jazz and a basic understanding of notes. So, pack your love for music, and let the symphony of Litchfield Jazz Camp play the soundtrack of your summer vacation.