Jazz Improv 2026
Grades 9-Early College
June 21-27, 2026- 7 days
$1,000
End of Session Concert June 27, 5pm at camp
Savings:
Early enrollment 15% off- due March 18th- enroll with a $100 non nonrefundable deposit and take 15% off your full cost.
Spring Enrollment 10% off- Due April 15th- enroll with a $100 non nonrefundable deposit and take 10% off your full cost.
Sibling and Multiple Session Discount-
deduct 20% off the second session of equal or lesser cost
(no deadline for this discount)
-One discount may be used per camper
-Balance due in full 2 weeks before the start of the session
Work on effectively creating melodic lines for a given chord structure.
Open to All instruments.
This session will focus on learning how to play jazz tunes in many styles, with effective strategies for soloing. An extensive jazz background is not required, however basic knowledge of the major scales is recommended. Varying levels of experience will be accommodated; campers will be able to work at their level and progress from there.
Our music staff is made up of professional performers and educators.
Dorms are supervised by 1-2 live-in adult staff members for each sleeping area, and all other camp activities are supervised by additional staff at a ratio of 1 to 12.
Campers are involved with activity leadership and planning.
Objectives for all Arrowbear sessions include:
-Preparing an impressive final concert that involves the whole camp.
-Ending the session with all camp participants knowing, respecting, and supporting each other.
Our methods to reach these goals incorporate:
-An age appropriate session structure.
-Filling our non-musical time with interactive group experiences to help widespread bonding of campers.
-Intercepting ridicule.
-Activities designed to build acceptance and affectionate regard where no one is left out.
-Supporting the entire camp session becoming friends.
-Encouraging stewardship of our natural surroundings.
2026 Music Staff
Doug Carter
https://www.dougcarterpiano.com
Patrick Sheng
https://www.lbcc.edu/contact/patrick-sheng
Aaron Williams- tentative
Past Music Staff Has included:
Chris Stevens
Percussionist, Educator at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Jazz, Music Theory, and Marching Band, Past President of California Alliance for Jazz
Drew Zaremba
Composer, saxophones
Jimmy Emerzian
Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Educator
Jacob Wendt
Drummer, Composer, Arranger, Educator
