education
San Jose Jazz produces nine educational programs that are led by professional jazz musician/educators.
The camp is a two-week learning lab for middle and high school students who are seeking advanced opportunities to immerse themselves in the study of jazz. Nearly 30% of the camp’s participants attended on a scholarship. The camp is run by professional musicians and is one the least expensive, highest quality jazz camps in the Bay Area. (15 years)
A Northern California jazz education event and competition that nurtures and challenges middle and high school students who participate with their school bands, the festival enables students to meet other talented and committed music students while receiving guidance from leading jazz musician/educators. (16 years)
This group is an elite, audition-based jazz orchestra that includes some of the most talented high school jazz musicians in the region. Students benefit from professional guidance and weekly rehearsals, playing with other committed and talented young musicians, and participating in a variety of performances, including the San Jose Jazz Festival. (11 years)
Our newest education program is an uplifting, transformative, K-12, youth development/music education program where low-income, at-risk students learn to focus their out-of-school time on making music. The program helps keep participants in school, out of gangs, and on the road to success by promoting healthy, pro-social values and behaviors; providing personal support; and promoting resiliency abilities and skills. Progressions, an intensive and rigorous music education program, will connect with young people in elementary school and stay with them until they graduate from high school. (year 1) |
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