“When I do something I'm passionate about, it reduces stress, and I can go back to studying. The cello will keep music in my life.” - Maddy, Glenwood Springs High School Sr. Cello is the instrument of my soul. When I play cello, I feel invincible, I feel strong, I feel beautiful. Cello lets

Last year the first annual Sonic Showdown was a huge success! There were 60 kids, in 14 different acts of all kinds: jazz combos, rock bands, duos, a DJ, a rapper, electronic and more. We are so excited to host the 2nd Annual Sonic Showdown at The Temporary in Willits on April 13th, 2019. Free and open

JAS Academy Public Performances JAS ACADEMY PUBLIC PERFORMANCES The JAS Academy presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in association with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami kicks-off their two-week residency on Aug. 5! Twenty three student musicians from across the US and beyond will be participating in the program. Don't miss your

Academy Student Highlights Week 5 ACADEMY STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 5 Here are the next 4 (click on their names to read their full bios):   Jered Byford (Stamps) Hometown: Snoqualmie, WA School: University of Miami What made you want to pursue a career in music? When I was a Junior in high school, Jiggs Whigham recommended

Academy Student Highlights Week 5 It is the last week of the Academy and here our final 3 students to highlight (click on their names to read their full bios):   Patrick Campbell Hometown: Jacksonville, FL School: Florida State University What made you want to pursue a career in music? After listening to Lee Morgan for

JAS Introduces New “She-Bop” Jazz Workshop Exclusively for Young Women Ages 10-18 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has partnered with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA) to bring CCJA’s existing She-Bop jazz workshop to Carbondale on October 18-19. This two day jazz workshop, open to female jazz musicians ages 10-18 from across the