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• TMF Jazz Institute for High School Students

  June 22-27, 2025

  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

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• Faculty

  Faculty:

  • Noe Marmolejo, director
  • Glen Ackerman, bass
  • David Caceres, saxophone
  • TBA, piano
  • Dennis Dotson, trumpet
  • Arthur Gilligan, drums
  • Bruce Melville, trombone
  • Greg Petito, guitar
  • Woody Witt, combo

• Application Requirements

  Application Requirements:

  • Open to high school aged students entering 10th grade through incoming college freshmen (Students must be entering 10th grade for fall 2025)
  • A video recording (YouTube or Vimeo link) of you playing one of the following excerpts. Videos should be recorded after Dec. 31, 2024 and 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 form below

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• Tuition, Housing, and Fees

  Tuition and Fees:

  Tuition & Fees	Payment  Deadline	Type of Participation	Includes
  $350	Priority: 4/1/25	Commuter	Tuition and lunch
  $400	Late: 5/1/25	Commuter	Tuition and lunch
  $725	Priority: 4/1/25	Residential	Tuition, housing, meals
  $775	Late: 5/1/25	Residential	Tuition, housing, meals

  (Once your application is processed, we will email you with your invoice and any additional information needed. Invoices with a link to payment will be sent from caa@central.uh.edu within 3-5 business days of your acceptance notice.)

  All students, regardless of scholarship, are required to pay a $100 non-refundable meal fee upon acceptance to the institute. The $100 fee is included in your tuition cost, but is non-refundable after acceptance.

  Available Scholarships:

  • Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact Institute Director for information.
    
    • Please note: the scholarship does not apply to the $100 non-refundable fee, which is due for ALL students upon acceptance to the institute.

  Parking:
  Parking permits are available for an additional fee. Information will be provided in the student handbook.

• Important Dates

  Important Dates
  

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE (including video submission): Monday, March 10
    • Priority Payment Deadline: April 1
    • Late Payment Deadline: May 1
      
      
  • First day of the institute: June 22, 2025
  • Final Institute Concert: June 27, 2025

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• Schedule and Location

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

  • Orientation/Part Auditions: Sunday, June 22, 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Daily Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Commuters: Check-in begins daily at 9:30 a.m., followed by activities and events from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
      
    • Residential: Students will check into UH housing on Sunday, June 22. Each day, students will enjoy meals at the dining hall, with regular activities and events from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Check out will occur on Friday, June 27. Detailed daily schedules will be provided in the student handbook.
  • Final Institute Concert: Friday, June 27, Moores Opera House

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

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  FAQ:

  My child will be entering high school (9th grade) in the fall of 2025. Can they apply for the high school camp?

  • Due to several factors, students graduating from middle school should register for the Middle School Jazz Institute. Due to the wide age and experience gap between an incoming 9th grader and an incoming college student, as well as the overnight component of the high school camp, we believe this will provide the best experience for all students.

  Is there a residential option for high schoolers?

  • Yes, a residential option is available for the High School Jazz Institute only. Overnight Jazz Institute students will join High School Wind Ensemble & Percussion Institute students for evening activities.

  Is there a commuter option for high schoolers?

  • Yes, students who opt to stay on campus receive the full UH experience. Please see tuition and schedule for more details.

  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.
  • This includes students busing in or driving with their teacher.
  • That list can be updated anytime by emailing caa@uh.edu, subject: HS Jazz Pick Up Authorization

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

  • Students are allowed to drive, 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 caa@uh.edu, subject: HS Jazz Pick Up Authorization

  Do you offer any group discounts? 

  • We no longer offer group or other discounts. We encourage students to take advantage of our Priority Payment deadline for discounted tuition.
  • Scholarships are offered for select students. Contact Institute Director for information.

  I'm elligible for a scholarship. Do I need to pay anything? 

  • ALL students are required to pay a $100 non-refundable meal fee upon acceptance to the camp, plus any additional fees or tuition not covered by your scholarship.
  • Optional parking permit, private lessons, and any incidental expenses are not included.

  How/when do I pay? 

  • Once your acceptance is processed, we will email you with your invoice and any additional information needed. Invoices with a link to payment will be sent from caa@central.uh.edu within 3-5 business days of your acceptance notice.
  • Payment deadlines are posted in our "important dates" section.

  What is your refund policy? 

  • A $100 non-refundable deposit is due for all students upon acceptance into the institute, regardless scholarship status. This covers non-refundable administrative and meal costs.
  • We can provide partial refunds to those who withdraw from camp prior to May 1.
  • We cannot refund tuition 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.

  When will I receive a detailed schedule and student handbook? 

  • Our staff will share detailed information with parents and students in the weeks leading up to camp. 

  Who do I contact with further questions?

   

  • For program information, contact Institute Director Noe Marmolejo:
    • Phone: 281-813-5892 (please leave a message with name and contact info)
    • Email: njmarmol@central.uh.edu
  • For administrative inquiries, contact the Community Arts Academy Office:
    • Phone: 713-743-3398
    • Email: caa@uh.edu

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