Program Basics

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Dates: July 26 to July 31, 2026.
Location: Stanford University, California.
Resident Tuition (housing and meals included): $3,100.
Audition required. Rolling admissions.
Program Page: https://stanfordjazz.org/more-info/jazz-institute/
Registration: https://stanfordjazz.org/register/

Faculty

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Stanford Jazz Workshop professional faculty.
Nationally recognized jazz performers and educators.
Faculty and Artist Roster: https://stanfordjazz.org/about-us/faculty/

Audition Requirements

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Video recording submission after registration.
One medium or up tempo jazz standard demonstrating improvisation.
One contrasting selection (ballad or different style).
Demonstrate tone, time feel, phrasing, and harmonic understanding.
Audition Details: https://stanfordjazz.org/more-info/jazz-institute/

Key Deadlines

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Audition recordings due within two weeks of registration.
Final payment deadline: May 1.
Full refund deadline: May 15.
Fifty percent refund deadline: June 1.

Placement recordings due: June 10
FAQ Page: https://stanfordjazz.org/more-info/jazz-institute-25-faq/

Scholarships

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Limited merit and need based scholarships available. Separate scholarship application required.
Funds awarded on a rolling basis. Apply early.
Scholarship Information: https://stanfordjazz.org/scholarships/