JAS ACADEMY STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 2 Here are the next 4 (click on their names to read their full bios): Luther S. Allison (SLAM) Hometown: Charlotte, NC School: Michigan State University What made you want to pursue a career in music? It was a desire of mine for as long as I can remember to
New JAS Academy Big Band Sessions to be led by Jazz Bassist Christian McBride Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) will be reviving the former JAS Academy Summer Sessions program for gifted college music students this August. The new format, JAS Academy Big Band Sessions, will be led by former Academy Artistic Director and 2018 Grammy Nominee,
5 Year Gift from Philanthropists Sasha & Ed Bass to support Expansion of Flagship All-Scholarship JAS Academy AUGUST 4 – 18, 2019 Student Applications Being Accepted Now The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) have joined forces to significantly enhance and grow the all-scholarship JAS
We are very excited to announce the outstanding group of students who have been selected to join us at the 2019 JAS Academy presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in collaboration with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. The group includes two existing small ensembles: SLAM from Michigan State University and
“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 Student Highlights Week 3 JAS ACADEMY STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 3 Here are the next 4 (click on their names to read their full bios): Ohad Niceberg Hometown: Tel Aviv, Israel School: Tel Aviv University What made you want to pursue a career in music? I come from a musical family, music is everything
JAS ACADEMY BRINGS 23 STUDENT MUSICIANS TO ASPEN FOR 2-WEEK RESIDENCY THE INAUGURAL JAS ACADEMY PRESENTED BY JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SET FOR AUG. 4 – 19 IN ASPEN JAS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 6-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER CHRISTIAN McBRIDE and JAS PRES/CEO JIM HOROWITZ
JAS ACADEMY STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 4 Here are the next 4 (click on their names to read their full bios): Mikailo Kasha Hometown: Mountain View, CA School: Florida State University What made you want to pursue a career in music? I have always loved the freedom and personal aspect of writing and playing music, in
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
