Jazz Forum Arts' Educational Programs
Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids
- Learn about jazz with your kids
- For preschoolers (18 months to 5 years)
- Program runs 8 weeks
Jitterbugs is a family-friendly educational program for kids, aiming to engage children in the magical world of jazz.
Jazz Forum Student Ensemble
- Learn to play in a jazz ensemble
- For students grades 5-12
- Program runs 12 weeks, including two concerts
The Jazz Forum Student Ensemble gives students the unique opportunity play in an ensemble and become jazz improvisers.
Jazz Forum Lab Band
- Learn with professional artists and educators
- For High School students
- Monthly rehearsals, free to attend
The Jazz Forum Lab Band gives students a unique platform to grow their talent and connect with musicians of all stages.
Jazz Forum Jam Sessions
- Play with other jazz musicians
- Everyone is invited to join
- First Sunday every month
Come and play with professional, avocational and student musicians, or swing by to hear who’s coming up on the scene.
Scholarships
At Jazz Forum Arts, we believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of musical discovery. To ensure our programs are accessible to all aspiring musicians, we are proud to offer scholarships for all of our tuition-based education programs, including Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids (link to form) and the Jazz Forum Student Ensemble (link to form).
Free Music Student Tickets
Are you a music student interested in receiving free tickets to select shows at the Jazz Forum?
Email us at info@jazzforumarts.org to be added to our dedicated mailing list. Students must show ID at the door.
Support Jazz Education
As a nonprofit organization, Jazz Forum Arts depends on community support to sustain and grow our education programs.
Your gift helps remove financial barriers for students, support teaching artists, and ensure young musicians have meaningful access to jazz education.
Our Pledge to Music Education
A Message from Darrian Douglas, Jazz Forum Arts’ Director of Programs:
“Jazz Forum Arts is committed to fostering a lifelong connection to jazz by creating accessible, engaging and culturally rooted learning experiences.
From early childhood through advanced ensembles, our programs nurture the next generation of musicians, listeners and patrons.
Scholarships are available for all tuition-based programs and several programs are free for students, including monthly rehearsal big bands, family programs during our summer concert series and monthly jam sessions.
Student musicians are also invited to attend selected club performances at no cost.”