JAS Community Paint Day
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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.
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
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
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 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
COME PLAY WITH THE JAS STREET HORN: 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 second year of the JAS Street Horns program! Led by
Free JAS Honor Jazz Concert – Feb. 8
JAS District 8 Honor Jazz Band Returns to Carbondale Free concert on Saturday, Feb. 8 to feature 80 of the most talented youth jazz musicians from across the Western Slope The Jazz Aspen Snowmass District 8 Honor Jazz program returns to Carbondale Middle School this Feb. 7-8 featuring over students representing 16 different Middle and
2025 Songwriting Competition Now Open
Open to Students Grades 5-12 Entries must be received by February 1, 2025 Winners will be announced by March 1, 2025 One High School winner will receive a cash prize of $500 plus the opportunity to perform your song live at a JAS Cafe event! On Middle School winner will receive a cash prize of
Different Types of Jazz Music: The Most Popular Jazz Styles
When you hear the term Jazz, your mind may go to a particular type, hearing different instruments, and the beat could be fast or slow. Jazz is an open genre of music and can be categorized into subtypes. Below are the most common types of jazz, based on their styles and preferences. These subtypes have