Step into a leadership role by mentoring 4th–8th grade jazz students enrolled in our Foundations and Connections summer camps. Jazz Ambassadors guide younger musicians in combos, assist with instrument-specific class time, and perform with fellow Ambassadors and Seattle JazzED Faculty throughout the summer. This program supports the development of musical leadership, communication skills, and peer mentorship in a collaborative teaching and learning environment.  

Program Details

ELIGIBILITY

• Grades: 10-12 (as of 2026-2027 school year) and recent graduates (class of 2026)

• Instruments: Any instrument, including non-traditional jazz instruments such as French horn, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, vibraphone, etc. are welcome.

• Requirements:

  • Participate in Jazz Lab or Femme Jazz Summer Camps plus extended ambassador training on the Wednesday and Thursday of camp week.

  • Intermediate to advanced skills on your instrument

  • Intermediate to advanced improvisation experience

  • Basic knowledge of music theory (i.e., major/minor/blues scales, 12-bar blues form, AABA, and other head chart forms)

2026 CAMP DATES - TRAINING
Jazz Lab Camper: Wednesday, July 8 - Thursday, July 9, 1-3 PM
Femme Jazz Camper: Wednesday, July 15 - Thursday, July 16, 1-3 PM

2026 CAMP DATES - MENTORSHIP
Connections Camp: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
Foundations Camp: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7, South Location
Foundations Camp: Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, North Location

CAMP LOCATION
Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site (380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We believe that every student who wants to play should get to play. That’s why we offer a variety of tuition levels for our programming.

We encourage you to select the option that’s best for your family at this time.

If you’re unable to pay for tuition at any level at this time, we want you in our classes! Please click here to request a code for our no-tuition option. No questions asked, no info required.

If you’re able to choose a level that is above standard tuition, your support will go even farther to ensure:

• Every student has access to JazzED programs, regardless of their ability to pay.

• Teaching artists can earn a livable wage while mentoring and inspiring our next generation of musicians.

A new Washington State law (ESSB 5814) requires us to add sales tax to tuition. Sales tax will apply to all tuition amounts up to our standard tuition level.

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program, or you need assistance with registration or sliding-scale tuition, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org and one of our program staff will be happy to help!

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