For three decades, the world-renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp has been committed to making top-tier jazz education accessible to all motivated teens—regardless of their financial situation. Each year since its founding, the camp has provided between $70,000 and $100,000 in need-based scholarships.  But so far this year, fewer families have applied

April 3 – Concert starts at 7 Frederick Gunn School, Washington CT FREE TICKET Friday, April 3, Litchfield Jazz Camp is collaborating with The Frederick Gunn School to present the Litchfield Jazz All-Stars. A FREE concert bringing together some of the outstanding performers and educators who make up Litchfield Jazz

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Litchfield Jazz Festival, a special celebration honoring the 30th Anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp featuring an exciting lineup of longtime LJC faculty alongside distinguished alumni who began their journeys as campers. Tickets Lineup July 24: Friday Night Opens In Style! Opening Night

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

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

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