Join us for a special workshop with professional pianist and vocalist Manny Houston. Houston will talk about what it takes to “own” the stage, and share valuable style and performance techniques. Students will learn how to collaborate with their fellow musicians and work together as a team. FREE EVENT
November 12, 2023 Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting Street 6PM-7PM Free Event Join us at the historic Circular Congregational Church for “Jazz Vespers.” This service is in memory of Jack McCray, one of the founders of Charleston Jazz. The Charleston Jazz Academy combo will provide music for the service. Invite your friends and family as […]
The All-State Jazz Band Audition Workshop is designed to prepare students for the coming band auditions in January. Many deserving students, when faced with the challenging format of the audition process, underperform when they know they could do much better. Our audition experts will help prepare all students by providing strategies for audition success! […]
November 6, 2023 Charleston Jazz Academy 6PM-7PM Free Event Don't miss this opportunity to learn from 2X Grammy-winning artist Quiana Parler. Parler will share insight on how to perform with a vocalist and how to use your voice when learning to improvise. She will also cover ways to communicate with your group while performing and […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE - This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates. MASTERCLASS: An Evening With Charlton Singleton October 12, 2023 Charleston Jazz Academy 6:30PM-7:30PM Free RSVP: [email protected] Please join the Charleston Jazz Academy and the Charleston Gaillard Education and Community Program as we welcome two-time Grammy award winning artist, Charlton Singleton […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For Musicians Grades 7-12 Explore jazz improvisation in a supportive environment while playing in a combo with fellow jazz students! Open to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Students with sight-reading experience. Workshop participants can play saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, flute, vibes, guitar, bass, piano, voice, or drums.
For Musicians Grades 7-12 Explore jazz improvisation in a supportive environment while playing in a combo with fellow jazz students! Open to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Students with sight-reading experience. Workshop participants can play saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, flute, vibes, guitar, bass, piano, voice, or drums.
Learn the basics of jazz improvisation while playing with fellow jazz students! The camp is led by Charleston Jazz Orchestra member Gavin Smith and other professional jazz musicians from the community. Who: Musicians entering grades 7 +, who can read music, and who want to advance their playing and improvisational skills are welcome to register. The standard […]
Learn the basics of jazz improvisation while playing with fellow jazz students! The camp is led by Charleston Jazz Orchestra member Gavin Smith and other professional jazz musicians from the community. Who: Musicians entering grades 7 +, who can read music, and who want to advance their playing and improvisational skills are welcome to register. The standard […]
