STUDENTS & ALUMS: The main educational program of the VJC (grades 8-12) resumes with auditions in November and rehearsals beginning in December. As for the Alumni Band? Its next performance is the VJC Alumni Band+ Christmas Concert on 12/19/2026.
We are proud to announce the appointment of Mr. John Dawson as the new Director of the Valley Jazz Cooperative! Stay tuned for more information coming soon HERE regarding the next chapter in the history of the VJC. And in the meantime? Please know the application window for the VJC's main educational program (for area music students, grades 8-12) is NOW OPEN. We encourage you to apply!
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.
VJC MEDIA
Using the links shown below—or by navigating with the drop-down menu—you can find media that document various VJC activities, including rehearsals and performances, festival appearances, podcasts, and so forth.
For the VJC Instagram account, click HERE.
For the main VJC Facebook page, click HERE.
For the extensive photo galleries of previous VJC events (also on Facebook), click HERE.
For the main VJC YouTube page, click HERE. You will find both tutorials and select VJC performances there, including VJC Online virtual ensemble performances.
For episodes of the VJC Q&T (Questions & Tangents) podcast, click HERE, where you will find it on Simplecast, with extensive show notes and links related to the topics discussed. Or you can also listen to it through Apple Podcasts.