photo by: Nick Krug

Trumpeter Ian Tekolste, of Lawrence, follows along with his instructor during a jazz improvisation class at the Midwestern Music Camp on Tuesday at Murphy Hall on the campus of Kansas University.

photo by: Nick Krug

Instructor Zak Pischnotte, a Kansas University graduate student from Omaha, Neb., leads a class through a lesson in jazz improvisation during the Midwestern Music Camp on Tuesday at Murphy Hall on the KU campus.

photo by: Nick Krug

Gabrielle McCurdy, of Liberty, Mo. stands behind her bass as she listens to an instructor during a jazz improvisation class at the Midwestern Music Camp on Tuesday at Murphy Hall on the campus of Kansas University.

photo by: Nick Krug

Twelve-year-old saxophonists Demarrion Greening, left, of Kansas City, Mo., and Christian Goodenow, of Kansas City, Kan., simultaneously yawn following a practice session during a day of lessons and performing at the Midwestern Music Camp on Tuesday at Murphy Hall on the campus of Kansas University. Middle school musicians and singers are spending the week cultivating their talents under the direction of KU faculty.

photo by: Nick Krug

Twelve-year-old percussionist Andrew McEathron concentrates as he plays the orchestra bells during the Midwestern Music Camp on Tuesday at Murphy Hall on the campus of Kansas University.

photo by: Nick Krug

French horn player Justice Thomas-Scott, 11, plays his instrument during a class on jazz improvisation at the Midwestern Music Camp on Tuesday at Murphy Hall on the campus of Kansas University.