Sharpen your skills and learn from master trumpeter, educator, recording artist and band director, Sean Jones in this free jazz workshop! This event is brought to you by Charleston Jazz and will be held at Fox Music House. Sean Jones is an internationally recognized jazz performer and educator. He holds the Richard and Elizabeth Case […]
If you are thinking any of the following, the All-State Jazz Ensemble Audition Workshop is for you! "I wish I had prepared more for this!” “I didn't know that was part of the audition.” “I'm just not ready.” Do you want to be prepared for auditions? Do you know what is expected for […]
Charleston Jazz, in partnership with the Gaillard Center’s Education and Community Program, presents Jazz Day for Kids, featuring the Charleston Jazz Express led by Robert Lewis and Charlton Singleton, Gaillard Center Artist-in-Residence Emeritus. Jazz Day for Kids is a big band concert designed for Kindergarten through middle school students. Access lesson plan here.
February 23, 2023 Fox Music House 6:30pm-8:00pm Free Admission – All Are Welcome Renowned jazz artist Wycliffe Gordon will lead a special workshop with Charleston Jazz Academy student combos at Fox Music. This event is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts and South Arts and is free and open to the public.
The Charleston Jazz Academy is pleased to host JAZZ GIRLS DAY in partnership with the University of South Carolina School of Music Jazz program. An annual initiative that invites and inspires girls from South Carolina to join the USC Jazz faculty for a day filled with learning, playing, and performing. The idea behind JAZZ GIRLS […]
Jazz Family Day NOTE NEW LOCATION: Charleston County School of the Arts: 5109 W Enterprise St B, North Charleston, SC 29405 Join us for Jazz Family Day on April 30th from 2:30pm-6pm. Enjoy live music by area high school ensembles, food trucks (Sombrero Wok and Kona Ice), vendors and more! Featured bands include: Berkley All-County […]
This event serves as a closing celebration for the North Charleston Arts Fest’s many visual art competitions and exhibitions. In addition to admiring the vast array of artwork on display, patrons can enjoy a live painting demo by local artist Jirah Perkins, along with musical entertainment by students from Charleston Jazz Academy. 2pm – […]
NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Festival Hall At high noon opening day, the Charleston community will gather at Festival Hall to welcome the 47th season of Spoleto Festival USA. This beloved tradition opens with the National Anthem, performed in 2023 by Nicole Heaston, who appears in the title role of Vanessa. Following remarks from the Chair of […]
Join us at Fox Music House for an inspirational morning with renowned jazz artist Abdullah Ibrahim who will offer instruction and inspiration to students of all levels, and share details of his distinctive pianism, the elements that have influenced it, and his music’s rich history. Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s most distinguished pianist, was born in […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day […]
June 12-16 - 9am - 3pm - FULL Traditional Swing/Big Band Era June 26-30 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Bebop/Cool Jazz July 10-14 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Contemporary/Groove Jazz July 17-21 - 9am - 3pm - LIMITED SPACE Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz with Steel Drums Jazz Combo Camp is a 5-day […]
