Registration for Northwest Big Band Jazz Camp 2023 is now open!
(Review which instruments have available seats in the chart at the bottom of this page.)
We will have two bands in 2023: one Big Band and one Combo/Little Big Band.
Musicians may register to participate at NWBB Jazz Camp (May 7 – 13, 2023) as:
| Camper Type / Lodging | Included* | Price** |
|---|---|---|
| Commuter Musician | Tuition, Lunch/Dinner | $830 |
| Resident Musician – Cascadian Lodge | Tuition, Lodging in Cascadian Lodge, All Meals (B/L/D) | $1,480 |
| Resident Musician w/non-participant spouse/partner – Cascadian Lodge | Tuition, Lodging for two in Cascadian Lodge, All Meals (B/L/D) for two | $1,950 |
| Resident Musician – Olympic View Lodge | Tuition, Lodging in Olympic View Lodge, All Meals (B/L/D) | $1,855 |
| Resident Musician w/non-participant spouse/partner – Olympic View Lodge | Tuition, Lodging for two in Olympic View Lodge, All Meals (B/L/D) for two | $2,340 |
| RV Musician | Tuition, RV Site, All Meals (B/L/D) | $1,050 |
| RV Musician w/non-participant spouse/partner | Tuition, RV site, All Meals (B/L/D) for two | $1,275 |
**Please contact us for pricing if 2 participating musicians share a room or RV site.
- Registration is on a first-come/first-served basis. A waiting list will be maintained in case your instrument is filled.
- Participants may indicate their preferred band placement when they register (Big Band or Combo/Little Big Band).
- Review lodging options on the Camp Location page. We have a limited number of Olympic View Lodge rooms available, which will also be reserved first-come/first-served. If you request an Olympic View Lodge room and none are available, you will be reserved a room in the Cascadian Lodge (at the lower rate) and also placed on a waiting list in case an Olympic View Lodge room becomes available. ** Note: We have one (1) room remaining in Olympic View Lodge as of October 20, 2022. **
- $200 deposit is required at time of registration (see registration form for more details). If NWBB staff cancels the Jazz Camp, full refunds of all deposits and fees will be returned to registered participants.
- Payment can be made via PayPal/credit card or check. A 2% discount will be applied to your final payment if paid by check or cash.
- Information on paying your deposit can be found here.
Link to the 2023 registration form:
| Instrument | Number Required | Registered Musicians | Seats Available | Wait List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenor Saxophone | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Bari Saxophone | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trombone | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bass Trombone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trumpet | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Piano | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bass | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Drums | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Guitar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
