Welcome to the New Jersey Association for Jazz Education (NJAJE), the home of jazz education for the State of New Jersey. We wish to offer each visitor as much information as we can to help you along the path of reaching your desired goals as a student, performer, educator, administrator, parent or jazz supporter. The NJAJE is committed to guiding and assisting the journey of students, teachers, and all who appreciate the art form of Jazz. 

The NJAJE meets this ongoing challenge in its ppresentation of a variety of educational activities, presentations and opportunities including regional and all state jazz and jazz choir ensembles, small jazz combo festivals, one-on-one educational opportunities, and much more. Please feel free to browse our site, explore the many opportunities available to students, performers, and professionals, and support jazz education in New Jersey.

If you are in need of any further information or assistance, please reach out to our board of directors to help you with your quest.

Announcements

The inaugural NJAJE State Jazz Ensemble Gala was held on Saturday, May 13. For more information, click here

Election of officers for the 2017-2019 term will open on Monday, May 8 and close on Friday, May 26. Paid up members will receive ballots via email.

All State audition results have been posted. Go to the auditions tab to view the results.

Lots of local school jazz festivals are listed under Festivals and Events for 2017!

The NJAJE Reading Band Charts for 2016-2017 are now viewable on the website with hyperlinks to publisher webpages. Check it out under Festivals and Events.