Jazz Academy: for Students
Jazz Academy
Building the next generation of empathetic, responsive, and creative society members
Jazz Academy is an inclusive out-of-school community music program that invites young musicians of all levels, from all across the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond, to participate in a two-week intensive summer camp and/or a Saturday program coinciding with the school year.
Our teachers work to meet each student’s individual needs and apply our unique ‘third stream’ approach to provide well-rounded music education teaching theory, technique, and aesthetic creativity in both jazz and classical styles while also focusing on improvisation and self-expression.
☀️ Summer Jazz Academy
Registration is CLOSED
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June 16-27, 2025, Monday thru Friday
8:45am - 3:00pm
Daystar Academy
1550 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
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🟡 CPS Students - $325
🟢 Non-CPS Students - $425
🟠 Current Jazz Academy / Jazz Alive Students - Reduced pricing available; see registration
*scholarships and financial aid available
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● “Toast & Jam” jam session 🎶
● Ensemble Rehearsal
● Sectionals / Technique
🥪 Lunch Break 🥪
● Jam Session 🎶
● Improvisation Class
● Workshops
● Guest Artist Performance
🎼 Saturday Jazz Academy
Registration is OPEN
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Saturdays, Sep 20, 2025 - May 9, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm
VanderCook College of Music
3140 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616
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EARLY BIRD PRCING UNTIL AUGUST 15!
$270 – Returning students from the most recent Summer or Saturday programs, AND/OR students from Jazz Alive partner schools
$370 – Students attending a Chicago Public Schools
$470 – Full Tuition
Scholarships & Financial Aid available!
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In memory of a remarkable individual who helped a young Orbert Davis, the Charles W. Danish Scholarship for Musical Excellence provides one year of mentoring and private music lessons for Jazz Alive or Jazz Academy students that show exceptional talent, promise, and dedication to their craft.
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● World Class musicians, educators, and members of the CJP Orchestra
● Performance opportunities all year long
● Instrument Technique Class
● Improvisation Class
● Exciting Jazz and Third Stream repertoire
& so much more …
What will students learn?
Life Skills
Music Skills
Experience
“My boys were exposed to so much more than they are in regular school band. Jazz Academy changed their outlook on music for the best.”
Faculty
3140 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616