Programación de jazz para adultos
Grupos pequeños de jazz para adultos de CCJA
En 2018, CCJA buscó crear un brazo de la organización para músicos adultos talentosos y curiosos, brindando la misma excelente programación educativa de jazz de la organización a adultos de 18 años en adelante. Los Grupos Pequeños de Adultos de CCJA están dirigidos por mentores profesionales con la asistencia ocasional de mentores cercanos. Estos mentores son todos músicos profesionales consumados, la mayoría de los cuales también enseñan a nivel universitario y tienen una gran experiencia para compartir con estudiantes de todas las edades. Obtenga más información sobre nuestra facultad aquí.
El grupo de adultos CCJA de Denver se reunirá en sesiones de 5 y 10 semanas a lo largo del año académico (otoño, invierno y primavera) en el formato de ensayos semanales donde los estudiantes y profesores de CCJA tocan y actúan juntos mientras estudian improvisación de jazz, técnica, estilo, teoría e historia. Las ofertas de verano también estarán disponibles. Se alienta a los estudiantes a que se expresen improvisadamente y a través de la composición/arreglos para sus grupos. Al final de cada sesión, CCJA Adult Groups se presentan para el público, a menudo en destacados locales de jazz de la zona.
Política de cancelación: una vez iniciada la sesión, CCJA solo puede ofrecer reembolsos parciales en efectivo o crédito total para un futuro programa de CCJA.
Summer 2026
Registration is now OPEN!
Denver Adult Small Groups
The Denver CCJA Adult Group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2-18 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 through improvisation and composing/arranging for their groups. This session will culminate in a performance for the public on June 18th.
Brazilian Ensemble 17+
The Denver CCJA Adult Brazilian Ensemble will meet at 800 Kalamath on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2-18, 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 18th.
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 Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 2-23 (skipping June 18th) from 5-6:30 PM.
Boulder Adult Small Group
The Boulder CCJA Adult Group will meet in the CU Boulder Carlson Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 2-18 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 through improvisation and composing/arranging for their groups. This session will culminate in a performance for the public on June 18th at 800 Kalamath in Denver.
Sopris Jazz Camp
May 29-31 Carbondale, CO
This jazz intensive for adults, set in the beautiful town of Carbondale will feature...
-Small group rehearsals
-Instrument/vocal Masterclasses
-Group Workshops
-Group Activities
-Faculty Concert (Brad Goode, Walter Gorra, Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jonathan Zimny, Jake Alvarez, Domi Edson, and Paul Romaine)
-Jam Sessions
-Final Concert
This camp will have an optional kick off jam on May 28th, will run all day May 29th/30th plus a half day on May 31st.
Tuition for this camp is $800, and you will be responsible for lodging and food. We'll be letting attendees know who else is going ahead of time if any of you want to share lodging.
In addition to the jazz retreat/camp, Carbondale is full of natural beauty and fun amenities like free e-bikes (for the first 30min)!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Domi (domi@jazzarts.org) or Jonathan (jonathan@jazzarts.org) with any questions.
We hope to see you in Carbondale!
Spring 2026
Registration is now CLOSED
Denver Adult Small Groups
Denver Adult Small Groups
The Denver CCJA Adult Group is a 10 week course with 9 rehearsals and a performance. There, CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study jazz improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Each group is directed by a professional musician in the Denver music scene. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationally and through composing/arranging for their groups. Beginners are welcome!
Tuition for this session is $365. Rehearsals take place from 5-6:30 or 7-8:30pm at 800 Kalamath.
Tuesday
Dates:
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17
April 7, 14
Performance: April 19th
@ 800 Kalamath
Thursday
Dates:
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19
April 9, 16
Performance: April 19th
@ 800 Kalamath
Guitar Ensemble: This will be just like a "normal" ensemble with bass and drums spots available, but rather than have horns or a vocalist playing the heads, up to 5 guitar players will play the heads as an ensemble. There will still be lots of instruction regarding improvising!
Kent Denver Adult Small Group
Kent Denver Adult Piano Ensemble
The Denver CCJA Adult Group is a 10 week course with 9 rehearsals and a performance. There, CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study jazz improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Each group is directed by a professional musician in the Denver music scene. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationally and through composing/arranging for their groups. This group will consist of 4 piano players and a drummer, led by director Justin Adams. Find out all the amazing things you can do on the piano!
Tuition for this session is $365. Rehearsals take place from 7-8:30pm at Kent Denver School.
Dates:
February: 3, 10, 17, 24. March: 3, 10, 17. April: 7, 14
Performance: April 19th @ 800 Kalamath
Boulder Adult Small Groups
Boulder Adult Small Group
The Boulder CCJA Adult Group is a 10 week course with 9 rehearsals and a concert. There, CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study jazz improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Each group is directed by a professional musician in the Colorado music scene. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationally and through composing/arranging for their groups.
Tuition for this session is $365. Rehearsals will take place on Thursdays from 7-8:30pm at the Carlson Gym on the CU Boulder campus.
Dates:
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17
April 7, 14
Performance: April 19th
@ 800 Kalamath
Dates:
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19
April 9, 16
Performance: April 19th
@ 800 Kalamath