CURRENT STUDENTS: The main educational and ensemble program for area music students in grades 8-12 is concluded until November 2025 (when auditions take place) and December 2025 (when rehearsals resume). But in the meantime, check out our first-ever summer instructional offering: the VJC Summer Youth Camp — Jazz Writing Skills, focusing on jazz composition & arranging, slated for June 23–27, 10 AM to 3 PM each day. (Offered free of charge to VJC program participants and alums! Also, the enrollment fee for non-VJCers is very modest!)
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PROGRAM ALUMS: In addition to the Jazz Camp mentioned above (offered free of charge to alums, too), we look forward to presenting the VJC Alumni Band concert on Saturday, June 28th @ 7:00 p.m. in Ravenscroft Hall. If you aren't playing on it, still come out to hear it, reconnect with some old friends, and make some new ones!
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FRIENDS & FANS: While the main program has concluded, the VJC Alumni Band is still to come, with a concert in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday, June 28th @ 7:00 p.m. Learn more about that show—and purchase tickets—HERE.
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​​EDUCATORS: Check out the Flexible Instrumentation Big Band charts from VJC Publications. And hear this great new music on our YouTube channel. VJC Publications offers flex. charts that don't compromise. ​Please note that 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. In the months to come, 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
