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Small Group Registration
Registration for Spring session has begun though, and continues through January 31. (There are a few spots still open now, email if you're interested in registering.) The first rehearsal for the new session will be on February 7, and rehearsals continue through April 10, except for March 27. The Spring concert (Jazz-O-Rama) will be on April 17.
If you've already been in a CCJA group, just fill out the registration form for returning students and remit at least half of the program fees.
(You can remit online here with a credit card, but there is a 2-3% processing fee. You can also mail a check to CCJA, 4505 W 36th Ave. Denver, CO 80212.)
If you are new to CCJA, and are interested in the small group program, click here,
where you will find more information as well as an application form.
At the end of the registration period, if it turns out that there are more students than openings for any rhythm section instrument, we will hold auditions. If you're a rhythm section player,
and you register for fall session, we'll let you know whether or not auditions will be necessary.
Big Band Boogie Bash is February 25!
Where can you go and hear contemporary, original, and classic big band music all in one place, for up to 8 hours, for barely more than the price of a movie ticket, all of which goes to support CCJA? That's right..the annual Big Band Boogie Bash features all of the local college bands (CU Boulder, DU, Metro, CSU, and UNC) and two high school bands during one great day of music at the Mercury Cafe from 1:30-8pm. Tickets are available at the door, $15 general admission, and $10 students/seniors and proceeds directly support CCJA music programs. Here's the line-up:
1:30 Metropolitan State College
2:30 Cherry Creek HS
3:15 CU Boulder Jazz Ensemble I
4:15 DU Lamont Jazz Orchestra
5:15 Monarch HS
6:00 UNC Jazz Lab I
7:00 CSU Jazz Ensemble I
Please plan on coming and help spread the word! It's a REALLY fun concert/festival for a great cause...
Recently, some of our alumni got together and videotaped themselves expressing the impact that CCJA has had on them. Check out the video!
14 Channels, the first CCJA student album, is available!
What the critics have to say:
"...there's nothing here I don't enjoy -- even the flute solos." (Tom Hull - Village Voice)
"When I hear such positive music, as displayed on "Fourteen Channels", I refuse to believe that jazz is dying." (CultureCreature)
"this album is an unexpected surprise and a recording worth spinning often. Kudos to the young cats at CCJA; if this is an indication of the state of jazz today, then, I can only surmise, despite the bad press, jazz has a bright future..." (ejazznews.com)
"This is simply one ripping good big band date that will have you enchanted throughout. Well done." (Midwest Record)
"These 17 young men and women are skilled musicians worthy of notice. And their recording gives hope that the art of jazz is not entirely lost." (www.smooth-jazz.de)
Charted #41 on JazzWeek!
Congrats to Cameron Hicks for winning the 2010 Downbeat award for Best College Orginial Song for his tune "Antics"...track #5 on the CD!
Last summer, 16 CCJA students & alumni spent a week recording an album, learning about how to edit, mix, and master a recording sesssion, and having classes on how to promote a record and create a publishing company. After months of mixing, mastering, finalizing artwork, and getting all the pieces put together, we are proud to announce that the album is available for order now! Click here for more info and to listen to song samples!
CCJA Fakebook Published and for sale!!!
Behind the scenes over the past year, we have been working hard on a CCJA Fakebook to showcase the talent of our local Colorado musicians. Over 30 composers are represented, including CCJA alumni and faculty, as well as nationally known jazz artists like Brian Lynch and Javon Jackson. There are 75 great tunes for only $20! This book will be used in the Spring Small Groups, so all enrolled CCJA students will need to purchase a copy. The books are now in and can be ordered HERE. Tell your friends too! Thank you for supporting CCJA and sharing in the wealth of talent we have here in Colorado!
(If you order one here online, $2.50 s/h will automatically be added. If you don't want it mailed, and would rather just pick it up at a rehearsal, please email and let us know and we will adjust the credit card charge accordingly.)
The Fakebooks are also for sale at some local music stores (thank you!):
Kolcacny Music 1900 S Broadway in Denver www.kolacnymusic.com
Flesher Hinton Music 3936 Tennyson St in Denver www.flesherhinton.com
Rockley Music 8555 W Colfax Ave in Lakewood www.rockleymusic.com
Robb's Music 2691 30th St in Boulder www.robbsmusic.com
Be sure to check out our new CD Store, where you can purchase the albums of CCJA Faculty and Alumni!
Sponsors Needed!
