Programmation de jazz pour adultes
CCJA Adultes Jazz Petits Groupes
En 2018, CCJA a cherché à créer une branche de l'organisation pour les musiciens adultes talentueux et curieux, offrant la même excellente programmation éducative de jazz de l'organisation aux adultes de 18 ans et plus. Les petits groupes d'adultes de la CCJA sont dirigés par des mentors professionnels avec l'aide occasionnelle de mentors proches. Ces mentors sont tous des musiciens professionnels accomplis, dont la plupart enseignent également au niveau collégial et ils ont une riche expérience à partager avec des étudiants de tous âges. En savoir plus sur notre faculté ici.
Le groupe d'adultes de Denver CCJA se réunira en sessions de 5 et 10 semaines tout au long de l'année universitaire (automne, hiver et printemps) sous la forme de répétitions hebdomadaires où les étudiants et les professeurs de la CCJA jouent et se produisent ensemble pendant qu'ils étudient l'improvisation jazz, technique, style, théorie et histoire. Des offres estivales seront également disponibles. Les étudiants sont encouragés à s'exprimer de manière improvisée et en composant/arrangeant pour leurs groupes . célèbres lieux de jazz de la région.
Politique d'annulation : une fois que la session a commencé, CCJA ne peut offrir que des remboursements partiels en espèces ou un crédit complet pour un futur programme CCJA.
FALL 2026
Registration is now OPEN!
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:
August 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20
Performance: October 24th
@ Dazzle Jazz Club
Thursday
Dates:
August 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22
Performance: October 26th
@ Dazzle Jazz Club
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!
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Saturdays
Dates:
August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
Performance: October 24th @ Dazzle Jazz Club
Vocal Workshop
The Denver CCJA Vocal Workshop is a 10 week course with 9 rehearsals and a performance. There, you will work on your vocal skills as you rehearse solo vocal tune backed by a jazz rhythm section. You will get help with vocal technique, as well as stage presence and even writing your our lead sheet. Beginners are welcome!
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:
August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20
Performance: October 24th @ Dazzle Jazz Club
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:
August 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20
Performance: October 24th
@ Dazzle Jazz Club
Dates:
August 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22
Performance: October 26th
@ Dazzle Jazz Club
Summer 2027
Registration opens in March
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.
Piano Ensemble (Closed)
Open to students of all ages. This class will consist of all piano players filling in every role of an classic jazz combo. Learn to play bass lines, lead lines, and better comping! This unique experience will be led by Justin Adams. Check out this video from their last performance! Dates for this class are Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 2-18 from 7-8:30 PM.
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.
Mount Sopris Jazz Camp
Dates TBD in 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!