Brubeck Jazz Summit

Thank you for your interest in Brubeck Jazz Summit!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

JULY 13-18, 2025

Brubeck Jazz Summit is a transformative jazz education program for outstanding pre-college musicians from around the world. Led by Artistic Directors Roxy Coss and Lucas Pino, students learn from a diverse and passionate roster of world-class faculty and guest artists through combo rehearsals, masterclasses, career development, jam sessions, and performances. 

The Summit provides an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, where students and faculty build a strong community of lifelong connections. Students are challenged to grow musically and personally, and are provided with an educational experience designed to inspire and equip them in their journey as the next generation of creative leaders in jazz. 

A living legacy of the musician and international statesman, Dave Brubeck, the week-long Brubeck Jazz Summit is hosted by the Classical Tahoe Festival at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus located in a stunning mountain environment on the North Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe.

ARTISTIC DIRECTORS: Roxy Coss & Lucas Pino

2025 FACULTY & GUEST ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Past faculty & guest artists include:
Roxy Coss, Lucas Pino, Michael Rodriguez, Rachel Eckroth, Gerald Cannon, Bryan Carter, Chris Brubeck, Darius Brubeck, Dan Brubeck, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Connie Han, Eric Harland, Gilad Hekselman, Sean Jones, and Rodney Whitaker.

IMPORTANT DATES
Brubeck Jazz Summit: July 13-18, 2025 (student arrival July 13; departure July 19)
Early bird application deadline: February 1, 2025
Application deadline: March 31, 2025

ELIGIBILITY 
Applicants must be between the ages of 15-18 at the time of application. Jazz musicians of all instruments and voice are encouraged to apply.

If accepted, students are expected to be present in-person for the entire program length as follows: 

Arrival date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Program dates: Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18, 2025
Departure date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

If accepted, students will be expected to bring their own instruments and equipment in good repair, with the exception of drums, piano, and amplifiers, which will be provided by Brubeck Jazz Summit. Brubeck Jazz Summit will provide upright basses on request, as well as additional large instruments as applicable.

PROGRAM COST
$2,000. Includes tuition, housing, and meals on campus at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Airfare not included. Transportation provided to/from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and UNR at Lake Tahoe campus. Scholarships are available on request.

FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid request instructions for application fee:
To apply for an application fee waiver on the basis of financial need, please contact Acceptd Support (support@getacceptd.com) to receive a fee waiver prior to submitting your application. If you are still seeking financial assistance for your application fee after contacting Acceptd, please contact jazz@classicaltahoe.org.

Financial aid request instructions for tuition/travel:
We believe all students who are accepted into the Brubeck Jazz Summit are deserving of merit scholarships, however scholarships will be primarily issued based on need. Please indicate in your application if you are seeking scholarship support for tuition and/or travel. For any questions, please contact jazz@classicaltahoe.org.

HOW TO APPLY
Please navigate to the left under "Start an Application" and select "Brubeck Jazz Summit" to view program guidelines and start your application. You will need to create an Acceptd account or log into your existing account. Audition requirements are listed under "Program Guidelines" and also on our website at classicaltahoe.org/brubeckjazzsummit. 

APPLICATION FEE & FEE WAIVERS
Early bird application fee, if submitted by February 1, 2025 at 12am: $65
Application fee after February 1, 2025: $85

To apply for an application fee waiver on the basis of financial need, please contact Acceptd Support (support@getacceptd.com) to receive a fee waiver prior to submitting your application. 

If you are still seeking financial assistance for your application fee after contacting Acceptd, please contact jazz@classicaltahoe.org.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the program or application, please contact Erin Lensing Toledo, Program Director at jazz@classicaltahoe.org or 775-298-0245. We look forward to reviewing your application!

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.