New Jersey Supplemental/Collegiate/Professional Jazz Programs and Events
New Jersey Jazz Society
Jazz Room Series at William Paterson University
William Paterson University Summer Jazz Workshop
Princeton University Jazz Program
New Jersey City University Jazz Events
Rowan University Concert Series
Montclair State University Cali School of Music
New Jersey Jazz Society
Rutgers University Summer Jazz Institute
JAZZ HOUSE KIDS EVENTS
Contact: Alisson Russo
arusso@jazzhousekids.org
CHiCA Power is a jazz education and gender equity program at JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. During the course of the 7-week residency, 50 girls in 6-12th grade will learn from an all-female faculty of jazz musicians and guest speakers, honing their musical skills while learning confidence, collaboration, and self-kindness.
WHO:
- Instrumentalists in 6th-12th grade who identify as female or non-binary
- One year of experience on your instrument required
- Jazz experience not required
* Students who have attended CHiCA Power in the past but not other JAZZ HOUSE programs will be automatically put on a waiting list.
WHAT:
- 7 sessions of jazz education with all-female faculty
- Concerts, conversations, ensemble rehearsals culminating in a final performance
- Improvisation, technique, theory instruction
- Motivational social and emotional coaching, mentoring, and education
- "Girls Night Out" jam session and party (optional)
- Trip to see DIVA Jazz Orchestra at Dizzy's Club in NYC (optional)
- Leadership Summit with powerful & inspirational women from other fields
- Final performance for friends and family
- Lifelong friends-- find your tribe!!
WHEN:
- Saturdays 1:00-4:00PM
- February 22nd-April 4th
- TBA Concert the week of April 6th
*Students must be able to commit to attending at least 5 of the 7 sessions
WHERE:
- The JAZZ HOUSE Montclair, NJ
Thanks to many generous donors and foundations, the CHiCA Power Residency is FREE to all students.
REGISTER TODAY! We always fill to capacity!
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/JazzHouseKids?orglink=camps-registration
PEAK PERFORMANCE TOURS ONE DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL
March 15, 2019
10am – 4 pm: Group Masterclasses
Jazz Festival Adjudication starts at 5 pm
Confirmed Clinician/Adjudicators: David Schroeder, NYU; Justin DiCioccio, Manhattan School of Music
If you are interested in participating, register today at NYCBigBandFest.com, no upfront registration fee required. Contact: br@peakperformancetours.com.