JAS and JFMAF are two organizations with missions in music education have partnered to increase awareness and reach of the existing JFMAF Scholarship Fund, and to co-present new programming creating more opportunities for local students in Colorado to expand their drive and expertise in the medium of sound. Once again they are putting together an amazing Sonic

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