ABOUT CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR JAZZ

The premium source for Jazz Education in the state of California.

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OUR PURPOSE

  • Foster and promote the understanding and appreciation of jazz and its artistic performance.

  • Lend assistance and guidance in the organization and development of jazz and popular music curricula in schools and colleges to include instrumental and vocal ensembles of all types and sizes.

  • Foster the application of jazz principles to music materials and methods at all levels of education both public and private.

  • Disseminate educational and professional news of interest to music educators.

  • Assist in the organization of conferences, clinics, festivals, and symposiums.

  • Cooperate with all organizations dedicated to the development of musical culture.

  • Recognize those who contribute to jazz education and to the evolution of the music in our state.

 
 
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WHAT DOES CAJ DO?

  • All-State Honor Jazz Ensembles

    We manage all aspects of the All-State Honor Jazz Ensembles, vocal and big band.

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  • CASMEC

    California Alliance for Jazz select all performance groups and clinic sessions at CASMEC.

    See Our CASMEC Video Archive

  • Jazz Tune Up

    We provide the Jazz Tune Up Clinics to improve and foster performance of jazz in elementary through college level groups.

    Tune it Up

  • Ensemble Performance

    We provide How To’s of techniques and styles that can help improve your ensemble’s performance.

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FOR YOUR REVIEW

CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR JAZZ CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

Access California Alliance for Jazz Constitution now with the link below.

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OUR MISSION

To promote and facilitate the growth of jazz through education and performance of jazz music.

 
 
 
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JOIN US TODAY.

Gain access to California's top jazz education events, the top clinicians/adjudicators the west coast has to offer, practical advice from the pros and a chance to connect with others who love jazz as much as you do.

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Join us now. California Alliance for Jazz is the premium source of Jazz Education throughout the state of California.

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