Paul JAS Center Summer 2026 Highlights

Café Performances, Summer Camps, Community Night’s and More See the full calendar here After an extremely successful inaugural winter season at the new Paul JAS Center, Jazz Aspen Snowmass is thrilled to announce a packed schedule of events coming up this summer, including an expanded JAS Café series, new summer camps for students, the continuation

2026-04-28T08:13:27-06:00April 28th, 2026|Get Involved, JAS Café, JAS Center, JAS Education|

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|
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