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Course Description

The Tri-C JazzFest Academy's PLAY! is a performance-based weekend program for students who are passionate about jazz. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists of all levels, ages 8-18, the program offers beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks.

Beginner:

  • Ensemble rehearsals and sectional workshops
  • Music reading
  • Introduction to improvisation
  • Music theory
  • Access to master classes with local and national artists
  • Final performance

Intermediate and Advanced:

  • Big band and small group rehearsals
  • Music theory and composition
  • Improvisation
  • Sectional workshops
  • Access to master classes with local and national artists
  • Final and select community performances.

New students are required to submit a placement video. Instructions can be found HERE.

Ages: 8-18
Experience Level: All levels welcome*
Cost: $300 per semester
New students are required to submit a placement video. Instructions can be found HERE.
Course CRN: 41497

SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE
Dates: January 25th - April 26th 

Day/Time: Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts
Final Performance: April 26th 

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Section Title
PLAY!
Section Schedule
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
330.0
Location
Delivery Options
Hands-On/Instructor Led  
Course Fee(s)
1752 non-credit $350.00
Section Notes

PLAY! is a performance-based weekend program for students with a passion for jazz. Open to students at all levels, the program offers beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks.

The Beginner Track includes:

Ensemble rehearsals and sectional workshops

Music Reading

Introduction to Improvisation

Music Theory

Access to master classes with local and national artists

End-of-Semester performance

 

Intermediate and Advanced Tracks include:

Big-band and small-group rehearsals

Music Theory and Composition

Improvisation

Sectional workshops

Access to master classes with local and national artists

End-of-Semester and select community performances

 

NOTE: Intermediate and advanced students who learn primarily by ear may be required to join the music reading class (see website for details).

Ages: 8-18
Experience Level: All levels welcome*
Cost: $350 per semester
*Registered students must complete an assessment form to determine their track assignment if they are joining for the JazzFest Academy program for the first time.)

JazzFest Academy classes will not meet this semester on November 30.

Section Title
PLAY!
Section Schedule
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
1:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Apr 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
420.0
Location
Delivery Options
In Class/In Person  
Course Fee(s)
1752 non-credit $350.00
Section Notes

PLAY! is a performance-based weekend program for students with a passion for jazz. Open to students at all levels, the program offers beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks.

The Beginner Track includes:

Ensemble rehearsals and sectional workshops

Music Reading

Introduction to Improvisation

Music Theory

Access to master classes with local and national artists

End-of-Semester performance

 

Intermediate and Advanced Tracks include:

Big-band and small-group rehearsals

Music Theory and Composition

Improvisation

Sectional workshops

Access to master classes with local and national artists

End-of-Semester and select community performances

 

NOTE: Intermediate and advanced students who learn primarily by ear may be required to join the music reading class (see website for details).

Ages: 8-18
Experience Level: All levels welcome*
Cost: $350 per semester
*Registered students must complete an assessment form to determine their track assignment if they are joining for the JazzFest Academy program for the first time.)

JazzFest Academy classes will not meet this semester on March 14 and April 4.