Summer Jazz Intensive

An All-Star Summer Experience!

Beginning June 22, 2026, the Summer Jazz Intensive is a week-long program where members of our Regional All-Star Band will meet for daily rehearsals and have one workshop per day to sharpen their skills. Then on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the ensemble will cap off the week with a performance at the Community Concert.

Monterey Jazz’s Summer Jazz Intensive will take place at York School in 2026!

Since 1959, York School has offered an award-winning college-prep program that promotes intellectual curiosity and self-discovery to develop confident and authentic leaders. Known for its academic excellence, York blends experiential and classroom-based programming, encouraging students to better understand their place in the world, cultivate personal integrity, and seek to effect positive change. Dedicated faculty and staff support the 160 students in grades 8-12 from public and independent middle schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties—as well as around the world.

If you have questions, please contact our Director of Education, Claire Kim-Shin, at 831.373.8842 or email [email protected]

My son just finished the Summer Jazz Camp, and he is so excited to continue learning and playing with the Monterey Jazz team. He would really like to try out to be in the All-Star Ensemble.

– Jamie, Summer Jazz Camp Parent