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    JAZZ ACADEMY

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About Jazz Academy

Jazz Academy is an out-of-school community music program that invites young musicians from all across the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond to participate in a two week intensive summer camp and/or a Saturday program during the school year. The Jazz Academy is an inclusive program where students are welcomed at any level and teachers work to meet their individual needs.

With its unique ‘third stream’ approach in combining jazz and classical genres, Jazz Academy students receive well-rounded music education that teaches theory, technique, and aesthetic creativity in both genres, with a focus on improvisation and self-expression.

"My boys were exposed to so much more than they are in regular school band. Jazz Academy changed their outlook on music for the best."

-Parent

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Summer Jazz Academy:

Summer Jazz Academy:

2024 SUMMER JAZZ ACADEMY

June 17 - June 28, 2024

Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 3:00pm
REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Join us for two-weeks of music making and fun, designed for music students of all levels, ages 8-17.


Music Discovery ages 8- 17
Ensembles ages 10-17

VanderCook College of Music
3140 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616

At Summer Jazz Academy, students learn from world-class musicians and build confidence participating in daily ensemble and improvisation classes, discovering their own unique musical style. Camp includes unique electives and workshops, providing crucial life skills and a well-rounded experience.

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Saturday Jazz Academy  September 23, 2023 - May 11, 2024

Saturday Jazz Academy
September 23, 2023 - May 11, 2024

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!

Registration closes September 20th, 2023


At Saturday Jazz Academy, student musicians are welcome at any level, and teachers work with them to meet their individual needs. The curriculum combines jazz and classical genres, giving students a well-rounded education in music theory, technique and aesthetic creativity in both classic and jazz, with a focus on self-expression and improvisation.

Designed for music students of all levels, grades 5-12

Saturdays, September 23, 2023 - May 11, 2024 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM
VanderCook College of Music
3140 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616
Scholarships and payment plans available!

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Quesitons? Contact CJP Education Program Manager at [email protected]

Jazz Academy (Saturday and Summer Camp) will take place at VanderCook College of Music at the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. Check out the video below to see some highlights from previous Jazz Academy years!