RBH JAZZ CAMP VERMONT
2026 Dates
Monday, July 20-Sunday, July 26 2026
Held at the University of Vermont, Burlington
For instrumentalists and vocalists.
Price:
$2,325 all-inclusive (workshops, private room, 3 meals daily). Travel not included.
Off-campus option: $1,375.
The Value of Jazz Camp's Immersive Learning
RBH Jazz Camp: Vermont provides a unique immersive experience. Participants learn from world-renowned faculty–including Roni Ben-Hur, Sheila Jordan, and many more–while also building relationships with them and each other, elements key to the Jazz art form. Participants are placed in bands, overseen by a star faculty band leader, with whom they practice throughout the week culminating in a final performance for the community before the week’s end. Band leaders–who are both decorated performers and dedicated educators–also offer individual coaching and instruction, listening sessions and lectures, and nightly performances. This weeklong intensive is designed to promote rapid-paced skill development within an incredibly supportive community of people who love to learn, and most importantly, who deeply love music.
Programs and Activities
Programs and activities include:
- Daily ensemble workshops in Jazz, Latin Jazz and Samba Jazz
- Daily vocal workshops
- Daily instrument-specific masterclasses, including a rhythm section workshop for vocalists
- Evening performances by faculty
- Nightly jam sessions
During spare time, participants may enjoy exploring nearby nature paths, lakes and beaches, and visits to town to enjoy local eateries and shopping
Daily Schedule
Instrumentalists:
9-10am: Jazz Ensemble
10-11: Latin jazz Ensemble
11am-12pm: Samba Jazz Ensemble
12-1: LUNCH
1-2pm: Bop Ensemble
2:15-3:45: Instrumental Masterclasses (piano, reeds, drums, bass and guitar)
3:45-5:30: Rest Hour/Opportunity to explore the beautiful campus grounds and town
5:30-7: DINNER
8pm: Faculty Concert (rotation of performances by the jazz masters)
9pm-12am: Jam Session (for all participants and faculty)
Vocalists:
9–9:30am: Vocal warmups
9:30am–12pm: Group work on topics including: form, phrasing, improvisation, grooves
12–1pm: LUNCH
1–2pm: Some vocalists join the instrumental ensembles, others take Rest Hour
2–5pm: Rhythm section workshop for all vocalists–work on tunes with a rhythm section and build arrangements for final performance
5:30–7: DINNER
8pm: Faculty Concert (rotation of performances by the jazz masters)
9pm–12am: Jam Session (for all participants and faculty)
2026 Tuition
This all-inclusive experience is $2325, covering all workshops, a private room, and 3 meals a day.
Dietary accommodations can be arranged. Transportation to and from jazz camp is the participant’s responsibility, but organized in collaboration with the broader group.
Option to secure your own accommodations off-campus for a reduced price of $1375.
UVM's Facilities
Accommodations for RBH Jazz Camp Vermont include air conditioned private rooms, most with a private bathroom. The classrooms where participants will spend their days studying are spacious and fully equipped for our various sessions. Nightly jam sessions and faculty performances will take place in our dorm building, making it easy for folks to pop in and out throughout the evening as they wish.
More About Burlington
“It’s easy to find quick outdoor escape right in the city [of Burlington]. Lake Champlain (1 mile from the UVM campus) boasts a beautiful waterfront park, 12-mile bike path along its shoreline, and 3 sand beaches with stunning views. More bike routes and nature trails weave in and around the city.”
“Burlington gets national attention for its music and food scenes–both are Vermont fresh and often accented by the city’s rich ethnic diversity.”
“At the heart of all is Church Street, a pedestrian marketplace featuring brand-names…along with local outfitters and boutiques. Food carts, outdoor eateries, street performers, yoga studios, tea houses and coffee shops–they all contribute to the independent urban vibe you’ve heard about. The city’s many theaters feature local talent along with acts from Broadway and other world stages, while our many studios and galleries leave no question why Burlington is revered for its creative culture.”
From UVM's website: www.uvm.edu
Testimonials
“The camp provides a rare opportunity to be immersed in jazz from the moment you wake up till you go to sleep. Days start with the ensembles which are led by various instructors, all of whom give valuable guidance, and continue on to the masterclasses. The two pianists who led the piano masterclasses I attended provided valuable feedback and suggestions. And the after-dinner faculty concerts are a real treat! Plus, it was a pleasure to meet, hear, and play with other amateur jazz musicians in a friendly and supportive environment.”
– Participant (RBH Jazz Camp Vermont)