Naptown Jazz Kids

05/08/2026

Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience!

05/05/2026

Join our special Naptown Jazz Kids Community this summer!

04/24/2026

Ready to make some music this summer?

Naptown Jazz Kids Summer Jazz Camp 2026 is happening July 13–17 at Annapolis Area Christian School (Severn, MD)—and it’s going to be an unforgettable week.

Open to rising 6th–12th graders, this immersive camp includes:
🎶 Jazz improvisation
🎶 Sectionals + masterclasses
🎶 Small & large ensemble playing
🎶 Faculty performances
🎶 Daily jam sessions

🎺 Final Day at the Smithsonian!

Campers will perform at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, tour the jazz collection, and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at archival materials not open to the public.

Spots are limited—don’t wait!

Register here:
Http://cwngui.campwise.com/Customer/aacs/browser-check-reg.html

Learn more:
https://www.aacsonline.org/campus-life/summer/summer-programs-2026/art-camps/naptown-jazz-camp

📩 [email protected]

Big Band Jazz Academy ​ Discover professional level performance techniques while exploring big band jazz masterpieces from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Miles Davis, and John...

04/22/2026

This past weekend, the Naptown Jazz Kids Invitational Jazz Festival brought an incredible day of music-making to the campus of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

We hosted 13 outstanding ensembles representing public schools, private schools, and community programs, all converging for a full day of morning and afternoon performances. Each group received meaningful adjudications and clinic feedback designed to support growth in improvisation, ensemble playing, and the language of American jazz.

The afternoon sessions expanded the experience even further, featuring workshops with the UMBC Jazz faculty along with section-specific masterclasses led by the US Army Blues—an inspiring opportunity for students to learn directly from active professional musicians.

The day concluded with a powerful evening performance by the US Army Blues, bringing the entire community together to celebrate the depth and vitality of jazz.

We are deeply grateful to the directors, students, families, volunteers, adjudicators, clinicians, and the US Army Blues for their time, energy, and commitment. Over the years, many directors have shared that this remains one of the most impactful festival experiences they’ve attended.

A full day of immersion in improvisational American music—this is jazz education at its finest. Naptown Jazz Kids continues to deliver something truly special.

03/31/2026

Applied Jazz Theory in action with Naptown Jazz Kids—students diving in with horns, learning by playing and exploring the language of jazz in real time. Led by Liam Hurlbut, these sessions are full of energy, focus, and swing!

Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience filled with music, creativity, and improvisation. Open to young musicians of all levels—come grow, learn, and swing with us!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!

Questions? [email protected]

03/25/2026

What a fantastic night for Naptown Jazz Kids at 49 West Coffeehouse & Wine Bar in Annapolis! 🎶

We played to a full house, and the students sounded incredible—bringing energy and style to a great set of jazz standards while having a blast on stage.

Summer camp registration is officially open, and spots are limited! For more information about our program or to join us this summer, email us at [email protected].

We’d love to have you with us!

03/11/2026

🎷 An Incredible Day of Jazz Education & Live Music! 🎶

Students from Naptown Jazz Kids and the Instrumental Music Program at Annapolis Area Christian School had an unforgettable experience working alongside members of the U.S. Navy Commodores.

Both Naptown Jazz Kids big bands participated in a special side-by-side jazz workshop, rehearsing and performing with members of the Commodores while learning directly from these outstanding professional musicians.

The day continued with dinner with the band and concluded with a fantastic evening concert featuring the Navy Commodores, which was truly inspiring for our students, families, and community.

We are incredibly grateful for opportunities like this that allow young musicians to learn, perform, and grow through meaningful connections with world-class artists.

Interested in joining Naptown Jazz Kids?

📩 Email: [email protected]
📬 Or send us a DM for more information.


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03/02/2026

1 week from today!!

Please join us for an unforgettable evening of big band jazz with the United States Navy Band Commodores at the Kerr Center for the Arts on the campus of Annapolis Area Christian School – Upper Campus!

📅 Monday, March 9, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Kerr Center, Annapolis Area Christian School – Upper Campus
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144

🎟 Admission is FREE!
No tickets required – this event is open to the public.
Seating is first come, first served.

This concert marks the first event in a new partnership between Naptown Jazz Kids and Annapolis Area Christian School — the beginning of an exciting alliance to bring even more jazz performance and music education opportunities to our community.

Don’t miss the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble performing right here in Anne Arundel County!

02/26/2026

Please join us for an unforgettable evening of big band jazz with the United States Navy Band Commodores at the Kerr Center for the Arts on the campus of Annapolis Area Christian School – Upper Campus!

📅 Monday, March 9, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Kerr Center, Annapolis Area Christian School – Upper Campus
109 Burns Crossing Road
Severn, MD 21144

🎟 Admission is FREE!
No tickets required – this event is open to the public.
Seating is first come, first served.

This concert marks the first event in a new partnership between Naptown Jazz Kids and Annapolis Area Christian School — the beginning of an exciting alliance to bring even more jazz performance and music education opportunities to our community.

Don’t miss the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble performing right here in Anne Arundel County!

02/07/2026

We have lots in store this spring!

Please join us!

Big Band Jazz Academy ​ Discover professional level performance techniques while exploring big band jazz masterpieces from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Miles Davis, and John...

01/25/2026

Spring Semester begins February 9—and we have a big season planned! Performances and workshops with the U.S. Army Blues, U.S. Navy Commodores, our UMBC Big Band Invitational, and more community performances all semester long.

Come join us!!!