CURRENT STUDENTS: The main audition cycle for the VJC program (for area music students in grades 8-12) has just concluded. However, there are still a few positions open in the ensembles. We will continue to accept applications from BRASS MUSICIANS for VJC Sapphire and a PIANIST and/or BASSIST for VJC Cerulean until all ensemble slots are filled. Please consider joining us by applying & auditioning for the VJC's 10th anniversary season in 2025-26!
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NEW EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FROM MSW: Hansley Mussotte has recently joined the MSW-Education team to launch a new program in February 2026. Titled the Valley Gospel Project, it is a vocal/choral-focused initiative that will meet on Monday nights at Ravenscroft. Anyone with interest in singing gospel music as part of the Valley Gospel Project can CLICK HERE to learn more.
EDUCATORS: Check out the Flexible Instrumentation Big Band charts from VJC Publications. And listen to this great new music on our YouTube channel. VJC Publications offers flex. charts without compromise, designed to sound great—and complete—​with just the minimum instrumentation (11 pieces). And of course, they sound truly spectacular with a full, 18-piece big band. Given the unpredictable nature of band program size from year to year, VJC Publications represents a great investment for any music library.​​ And 100% of every VJC Publication purchase goes back into supporting the educational activities of the Valley Jazz Cooperative.
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FRIENDS & FANS: Our next two concerts are on Tues., April 14th @ 7 PM, when VJC Sapphire appears as part of the MCC Jazz concert at the MCC Performing Arts Center (Mesa) and on Sat., May 2nd @ 2 PM in Ravenscroft Hall (Scottsdale), when all three VJC groups perform on the VJC Spotlight Concert, featuring Kris Johnson.
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​Director
Russell Schmidt