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,
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.
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
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
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
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join us on Saturday, February 8th as we enjoy music from the Western Slope’s top students jazz musicians at the JAS Honor Jazz Concert. More Information Coming Soon!
Join the JAS Street Horns Band on their 1st public performance on Friday, June 21st at the Limelight Hotel Lobby.
Please join us for an International Jazz Day celebration on April 30th from 5-7pm featuring the top student jazz bands from the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Taking place at TACAW in Willits/Basalt, the evening will feature music from students from the following High Schools: Aspen Glenwood Springs Coal Ridge Rifle The concert is free
Congratulations to our 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 is a list of the winners and their songs, including our Grand Prize winner and Honorable Mention
ACCEPTING referrals NOW!! Jazz Aspen Snowmass is looking for advanced student musicians to participate in the new JAS Street Horns program! Led by Basalt Band Director Chance Davis, alongside JAS In-Schools Director Chris Bank, additional JAS In-Schools Faculty and visiting professional jazz musicians, the Street Horns will be comprised of students referred to JAS by
