PJO 2026 Summer Jazz Intensive Application Form

PJO 2026 Summer Jazz Intensive

Application Form
Overview:

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO) is offering a two-week Summer Jazz Intensive designed for high school and college-age students passionate about jazz performance. This program aims to provide young artists with hands-on experience in a structured ensemble, led by professional jazz artists and educators.

The Summer Jazz Intensive will take place over the course of two weeks, from June 15-June 26, 2026 (with a break that Saturday and Sunday). Students will perform a final concert on the evening of June 26. Sessions will primarily be held on the campus of Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) in Los Angeles, CA, with one field trip day that will take place off-campus.

Please note: The PJO Summer Jazz Intensive will not be providing housing and transportation for the duration of the program.

We invite the following instruments to apply:
- Alto saxophone
- Tenor saxophone
- Bari saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- French Horn
- Percussion
- Harp
- Piano
- Bass
- Guitar
- Drums
Important Dates:

Application Due: April 1, 2026

Tuition Due: June 1, 2026

Camp Dates:
- Week 1: June 15-June 18, 2026
- Week 2: June 22-June 26, 2026
- Final performance: June 26, 2026
Please Note: Camp will not be held over the weekend, or on June 19th in observation of Juneteenth.

Audition Requirements:
Student artists must be between the ages of 14-20 and available for ALL dates of the program, including the final performance on June 26, 2026.

Tuition Assistance:
Need-based tuition assistance may be available for qualifying applicants. If you plan to apply for financial aid, the application will be accessible during the camp registration process, which occurs after you have received your audition results.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Age: *
Grade: *
Primary Instrument: *
Secondary Instrument (if applicable):
Will you be applying for need-based tuition assistance?:*

YesNo
Are you currently a student of Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)?*

YesNo
Please write a two-to-three sentence statement about why you would like to participate in this year’s Summer Jazz Intensive.*
Please submit one video of you playing a song of your choice (performances must be live and on camera, no music videos or edited presentations).

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Please submit one video of you playing the selection that corresponds with your primary instrument below (performances must be live and on camera, no music videos or edited presentations).

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You can also provide a link to your video here:
*If you do not have access or the ability to record video, please let us know. Your performance will not be judged by the quality of video or equipment.

Auditionees will be notified no later than April 3, 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at education@pacificjazz.org. Thank you for your interest in our summer program!
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