CCJA Summer Institute

CCJA Sommerinstitut

Juni 2022

Eine große Auswahl an einwöchigen, actiongeladenen Ensembles und Kursen

CCJA's Summer Institute offers something for everyone, from middle schoolers to adult musicians. Immerse yourself in topic-based courses and action-packed themed and jazz ensembles for a week at a time! Summer Institute classes are easy to mix and match - students can participate in more than one at a time and are welcome to join us for one or multiple weeks

Need-based scholarships are available for CCJA Summer Institute Programming, please reach out for more information.

Denver Classes

Denver Student Small Groups

Open to students in middle school and high school, the Summer Institute small groups are a great way for students to work on their improvisation and ensemble playing with like-minded peers. Each group will be directed and mentored by a local professional musician. This session will take place at 800 Kalamath on June 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 from 4:30-6pm This session will culminate with a concert open to the public on June 20th at 5pm.

Denver Adult Small Groups

The Denver CCJA Adult Group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 3-19 from 7-8:30pm. There, CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study jazz improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationally and through composing/arranging for their groups. This session will culminate in a performance for the public on June 19th.

Brazilian Ensemble 17+

The Denver CCJA Adult Brazilian Ensemble will meet at 800 Kalamath on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 3-19, 7-8:30. There, CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study Brazilian music though improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationally and through composing/arranging for their groups. This session will culminate in a performance for the public on June 19th.

Workshops and Classes

Jazz Piano 101

Open to students of all ages. Led by Camilla Vaitaitis, this class will teach you the basics of jazz piano playing. Learn to play simple to intermediate chords, melodic playing, comping and more! You don't need to be a piano player to join, learning basic jazz piano will help you better understand jazz harmony, comping, and how it relates to the rest of the ensemble! Dates for this class are June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 24, from 7-8:30 PM.

Percussion Workshop

June 16 – June 19, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily | Performance: June 19, 2:00-3:00 PM

Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts. Location: CCJA HQ, 800 Kalamath St

This 4-day percussion camp is all about rhythm! We’ll explore modern drum set, jazz vibraphone, and world percussion with Dr. Greg Tanner Harris and Alejandro Castaño. If you love drumming and percussion and want to expand your skills, don’t miss this!

About the Camp:

Dive into the world of rhythm at our 4-day percussion camp! Explore modern drum set, jazz vibraphone, and world percussion with expert instructors Dr. Greg Tanner Harris and Alejandro Castaño. This camp is designed for percussion enthusiasts of all levels who are eager to expand their skills and knowledge.

What You'll Learn:

Jazz Vibes: Master the techniques and artistry of jazz vibraphone.
Modern Drumset: Enhance your drumset skills with contemporary approaches.
World Percussion: Discover diverse percussion traditions from around the globe.

Camp Highlights:

3 hours of focused instruction and practice daily.
Guided rehearsals, performances, and listening sessions.
Personalized guidance from experienced instructors, Dr. Greg Tanner Harris and Alejandro Castaño.
Opportunity to improve your skills and build confidence.
A final performance to showcase your progress.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced percussionist, this camp provides an immersive and enriching experience to elevate your playing to new heights. Join us and unleash your rhythmic potential!

Boulder Classes

Boulder Student Small Groups

Open to students in high school, the Summer Institute small groups are a great way for students to work on their improvisation and ensemble playing with like-minded peers. Each group will be directed and mentored by a local professional musician. These groups will meet in the CU Boulder Carlson Gym from 7-8:30pm. This session will culminate with a concert open to the public on the last days of the session. The middle school group will meet June 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27. The high school group will meet June 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Boulder Adult Small Group

The Boulder CCJA Adult Group will meet in the CU Boulder Carlson Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 3-19 at 7pm. There, CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study jazz improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationally and through composing/arranging for their groups. This session will culminate in a performance for the public on June 19th.