Litchfield Jazz Camp will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer. This annual 4-week program begins on June 28th and ends July 24th with the opening of the Litchfield Jazz Festival.  This year the fest will honor the camp and the extraordinary artists who made it what it is—one of the

And just like that, the 2025 Litchfield Jazz Camp season is over! What an incredible summer it was. It was so fantastic to meet all the new students this year—and all our returning students—excited, inspired, and ready to learn. Every year, students from all over the country and the world

Reflections by Lloyd Williams, parent of former Litchfield Jazz Camper Alejandra Williams-Manieri, who started at Litchfield Jazz Camp at age 12 and is now, at 27, a working professional musician. And a happy camper! I am increasingly impressed by what music affords a youngster coming up.  It’s ironic: we got

Litchfield Jazz Camp launched its first talent competition just three years ago—after avoiding the idea for nearly three decades. As one devoted music teacher once told camp founder Vita Muir, “I don’t teach music for trophies.” Muir agreed wholeheartedly. But over time, she realized that avoiding competition altogether might actually

Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search will be held for a third time on March 7. It is open to students ages 13 to 17 on all instruments and vocals. Winners will receive scholarships to the 2026 Litchfield Jazz Camp at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT. Applicants are asked

The Litchfield Jazz Talent Search isn’t just about winning. It’s about young musicians expressing who they are through their music. Each year, young musicians from across the region come together to share their music, connect with others, and experience the joy of performing in front of a live audience. For

Discover the Litchfield Jazz Camp Experience with Our Mini-Lessons Series! Explore a curated collection of educational materials for all instruments, presented by our world-class educators. These lessons offer a glimpse into the exceptional learning opportunities available at Litchfield Jazz Camp. Dive in, take notes, and don’t forget the most important

BMI Foundation, Inc. has named composer and multi-instrumentalist Anton Kot as the winner of the 10th Annual BMI Future Jazz Masters Award, with composer and pianist Warren Pettey receiving an honorable mention. The announcement was made at a private event co-hosted by BMI and the National Endowment for the Arts