ZNMC1203 - PLAY!

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 12-18, 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.

Spring 2026 Schedule
Dates: Jan. 24 - Apr. 25, 2026 (No class Mar. 14 and Apr. 4)
Day/Time: Saturdays | 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts
Cost: $350 
Final Performance: Saturday, Apr. 25 at 1 p.m.