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.
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
With so much music available streaming online and as digital downloads, figuring out what to listen to that will most benefit a developing student can be quite a challenge. At some point down the road, this page will present jazz playlists of historically significant recordings, helping to winnow down the choices from seemingly infinite options. These playlists will be compiled from online sources and collected social media.
Check back here for our first couple of playlists, COMING SOON!
RESOURCES - Playlists
