COME PLAY WITH THE JAS STREET HORN: 2026-27 Auditions Open Now!

Sponsored by Jazz Aspen Snowmass, the JAS Street Horns program is for advanced Middle and High School musicians interested in a high-level band experience with their peers from across the Western Slope. Jazz Aspen Snowmass is looking for advanced student musicians to participate in the third year of the JAS Street Horns program! Led by

2026-04-02T11:50:50-06:00April 2nd, 2026|JAS Education|

JAS Education Celebration – April 7

Get ready for a fun night of music celebrating JAS' Local Music Education Initiatives! On Tuesday, April 7, Community Night at the Paul JAS Center will highlight many of the JAS music instructors from the Roaring Fork Valley that help keep the music playing in our local schools, in addition to some of the students

2026-03-27T15:56:14-06:00March 26th, 2026|JAS Center, JAS Education, Uncategorized|

Share Your Voice: Aspen Songwriting Workshops & Contest

JAS Launches 6th Annual “Share Your Voice” Songwriting Competition for Middle & High School Students Introduces New Partnership with Music Therapy Retreats to Bring Group Songwriting Workshops to the Paul JAS Center Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) is now accepting entries for their annual “Share Your Voice” songwriting competition. Open to Middle or High School students,

2026-02-25T13:42:22-07:00November 12th, 2025|JAS Center, JAS Education|

JAS & AMFS Partnering on Mark Johnson Memorial Fund

Longtime local musician, educator, and JAS In-Schools faculty member Mark Johnson tragically passed away earlier this year in a car accident. Mark committed years of his tenure with JAS and was a leading force behind the music programs at Carbondale Middle and Roaring Fork High Schools. Currently, these schools are without a full-time music teacher.

2025-11-03T10:18:55-07:00April 24th, 2025|JAS Education|

Spotlight on JAS Academy: Shaping the Future of Jazz

The real beauty of jazz is its insistence on never staying stagnant. The musical genre is always evolving and surprising audiences. Modern-day jazz musicians continue to redefine the genre and make their mark on it with fresh ideas that still manage to honor its rich history. At the heart of this evolution is the JAS

2026-03-24T16:06:30-06:00April 16th, 2025|JAS Education|

The Evolution of Jazz: Keeping the Genre Alive

You don't need to be a musician to appreciate jazz. This genre has evolved over the last century, weaving through different styles and cultures while maintaining its rich improvisational essence. In the twenty-first century, jazz continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Organizations like Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) play a critical role in preserving and celebrating jazz

2026-03-24T16:07:27-06:00April 10th, 2025|JAS Education|

2025 JAS Summer Camp

JAS Summer Camp "Street Horns Edition" June 23-27, 10am-1pm @ Carbondale Middle School The 2025 JAS Summer Camp, led by JAS In-Schools Director Chris Bank alongside additional JAS Faculty, is geared towards intermediate to advanced Middle and High School musicians from the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. The Camp provides direct music instruction from professional

2025-10-13T15:17:53-06:00April 4th, 2025|JAS Education|

2025 JAS “Share Your Voice” Winners Announced

  Congratulations to our 2025 Winners! Big thanks to all the students who shared their music with us this year! Once again, the amount of talent was astounding and we can’t wait to hear more from you all soon! Below you can find this year's winners and their songs, including our Grand Prize winner and

2025-11-03T10:20:40-07:00March 5th, 2025|JAS Education|
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