CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR JAZZ. THE PREMIUM SOURCE OF JAZZ EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
WELCOME
WE ARE HERE TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF JAZZ THROUGH EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
The California Alliance for Jazz (CAJ) is an organization created to promote jazz education and performance throughout the state. We teach, promote, and believe jazz is an African-American art form, which has inspired people of all races, cultures, and nationalities to dedicate their lives to its performance and development. Since its earliest days, this Black American music, born from slavery, has served as the soundtrack to movements for equality and justice and continues to do so today. Considered by some to be less significant when compared to its classical counterpart, Black American music has, in fact, defined American culture. CAJ chooses to take action in fighting racism through music.
"Jazz music is the power of now. There is no script. It's conversation. The emotion is given to you by musicians as they make split-second decisions to fulfill what they feel the moment requires."
-Wynton Marsalis
BLACK AMERICAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
2024 HONOR ENSEMBLES
Etudes and instructions on how to submit and pay for your audition are posted here.
JAZZ TUNE-UP
Until further notice clinics will be virtual and will be done individually for each ensemble.
JAZZ FESTIVALS & SUMMER CAMPS
More information about the jazz festivals and summer camps throughout California.
WE EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION
OUR PURPOSE
WE MANAGE
We manage a website that provides jazz resources and networking opportunities for CAJ members and music educators throughout Califonia.
WE FACILITATE
We facilitate the Jazz Tune Up Clinics to improve and foster performance of jazz in elementary through college level groups.
WE SELECT
We select all performance groups and clinic sessions for CASMEC as well as the members of the All-State High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble and High School and Junior High Jazz Ensemble.
WE PROVIDE
We provide How To’s of techniques and styles that can help improve your ensemble’s performance.
JOIN US
PATRON
$200
For business owners, professional musicians, or people interested in supporting jazz education.
Includes 2 newsletters ads and 2 social media posts.
This membership auto renews. Log in to change preferences.
RETIRED
$20
For retired educators who want to continue supporting jazz and jazz education.
This membership auto renews. Log in to change preferences.
REGULAR
$50
For current educators or those who want to be connected in the California jazz education scene.
This membership auto renews. Log in to change preferences.
STUDENT
$15
For students who want to be connected in the jazz and jazz education scene.
This membership auto renews. Log in to change preferences.
HALL OF FAME & HONOREES
For CAJ hall of fame inductees and CAJ honorees
WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON OUR OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANEL!
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MAKE A DONATION TO CAJ
Make a donation to us. CAJ is the premium source of Jazz Education throughout the state of California.