Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA)

We are thrilled to be among the 2026-27 recipients of the Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth grant! Thank you to the Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth grant funders for your support! This grant will fuel our music programs at Cowell Elementary for another year!

Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone!
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The 2026-27 Equity in Arts for Learning for Colorado Youth Grant is made
possible by the groundbreaking collaboration between funders Bonfils-Stanton
Foundation (), Colorado Creative Industries (),
and Denver Arts & Venues (), and proudly administered by Think
360 Arts ().
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TOMORROW!

The SheBop Young Women in Jazz Workshop is back—and it’s so much more than a workshop. We know firsthand how powerful it is to walk into a room and see yourself reflected on the bandstand. Spaces like this matter. They remind us that our voices, our stories, and our artistry belong in this music.

Led by director Annie Booth, SheBop is created for femme, female, and non-binary musicians who are ready to grow, connect, and take up space. Over the course of the day, participants will dive into small group playing, instrument masterclasses, jam sessions, improvisation workshops, and—just as importantly—mentorship and community-building with artists who have walked similar paths.
We believe jazz is strongest when it reflects all of us. This workshop is about building confidence, finding your voice, and being surrounded by people who see and support you.
The day will culminate in a community performance at 800 Kalamath.

Workshop Details:
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9am–6pm
MSU JAIM Building
800 Kalamath St, Denver
Final Performance:
5–6pm at Renegade Brewing
925 W 9th Ave, Denver
(Friends and family welcome! Food truck on site for dinner.)
Open to all instruments, voice, and ability levels—middle and high school students only.
Cost is $125, with scholarships available for any amount needed.
If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].
We can’t wait to hear what you bring to the music.

Register:

SheBop Young Women in Jazz The CCJA SheBop Young Women in Jazz program was established in 2017 as a meaningful way of connecting young instrumentalists with professional female mentors. In the workshops, jam sessions, and satellite summer programs that have taken place in the years since, CCJA has helped to build a strong com...

☀️Our Summer Programs bring musicians of all ages together for immersive, week-long classes and ensembles. With age ranges set per course, students can mix and match sessions that fit their interests, exploring jazz through workshops, small groups, and topic-based classes. Whether you're new to jazz or looking to deepen your skills, CCJA’s summer offerings provide an energizing, creative place to learn, play, and grow. ☀️

Register Today: https://www.jazzarts.org/programs

TOMORROW - 7PM - DAZZLE

The Camden Jordheim Generations Quintet is a group consisting of mostly established professional musicians, and includes Camden Jordheim, who is a 15 year old drummer. This ensemble features all CCJA alum, students and mentors!

Camden Jordheim - Drums
Joe Anderies - Saxophone and flute
Gabriel Mervine - Trumpet
Gonzalo Teppa - Bass
Eric Gunnison - Piano

Tickets: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/camden-jordheim-generations-quintet-2026-05-12-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-7bed05

🎶 Calling all CCJA adults! 🎶

Registration is now live at JazzArts.org for the inaugural Sopris Jazz Camp this May 29-31st in Carbondale, CO! No auditions are needed at this point, registration is now first-come, first-served.

We currently have the following spots available:
-8 Horns
-2 Guitars
-1 Vibraphone
-1 Bass
-1 Drummer

This jazz intensive for adults, set in the beautiful town of Carbondale will feature...

-Small group rehearsals
-Instrument/vocal Masterclasses
-Group Workshops
-Group Activities
-Faculty Concert (Brad Goode, Walter Gorra, Bailey, Jonathan, Jake, Domi, Paul)
-Jam Sessions
-Final Concert

This camp will have an optional kick off jam on May 28th, will run all day May 29th/30th plus a half day on May 31st.

Tuition for this camp is $800, and you will be responsible for lodging and food. We'll be letting attendees know who else is going ahead of time if any of you want to share lodging (and we are looking into getting a group rate at the Days Inn) :)
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions and register today!

We hope to see you up in Carbondale!

The SheBop Young Women in Jazz Workshop is back—and it’s so much more than a workshop. At CCJA, we know firsthand how powerful it is to walk into a room and see yourself reflected on the bandstand. Spaces like this matter. They remind us that our voices, our stories, and our artistry belong in this music.

Led by director Annie Booth, SheBop is created for femme, female, and non-binary musicians who are ready to grow, connect, and take up space. Over the course of the day, participants will dive into small group playing, instrument masterclasses, jam sessions, improvisation workshops, and—just as importantly—mentorship and community-building with artists who have walked similar paths.

We believe jazz is strongest when it reflects all of us. This workshop is about building confidence, finding your voice, and being surrounded by people who see and support you.
The day will culminate in a community performance—because your music deserves to be heard.

Workshop Details:
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9am–6pm
MSU JAIM Building
800 Kalamath St, Denver

Final Performance:
5–6pm at Renegade Brewing
925 W 9th Ave, Denver
(Friends and family welcome! Food truck on site for dinner.)
Open to all instruments, voice, and ability levels—middle and high school students only.

Cost is $125, with scholarships available for any amount needed.
If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

We can’t wait to see what you have to bring to the music!

TOMORROW!! 7pm at Dazzle

NOWtet: Playing Led Zeppelin and Original Compositions

NYC based Band Leader , Composer, Arranger & Drummer Richie Debonis & his NOWtet return to Denver and Dazzle for a VIP performance on April 29. He will be playing his truly brilliant original compositions as well as his equally brilliant adaptation of some of Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits.

Richie Debonis - Drums/ Leader

Greg Gisbert -Trumpet

John Gunther -Woodwinds

Seth Lewis -Bass

Eric Gunnison -Piano

https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/nowtet-playing-led-zeppelin-and-original-compositions-2026-04-29-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-cd9716

TOMORROW!

Our Jazz-o-Rama end of season concerts are TOMORROW 1-6pm at 800 Kalamath and Renegade Brewing! We are especially excited to partner with Char Stone Fired Pizzas who will be serving up delicious bites for purchase all afternoon! Make sure to make it over to the Kalamath building for some amazing pizza and good hangs in between sets!

“Pay It Forward” Scholarship Campaign 🎵🎸

Many of us in the CCJA community have seen the direct benefit that our programs bring to our friends, family and children. Since our founding in 1999 we have never turned away a student with financial need and every year the need for support continues to grow.

Our “Pay it Forward” campaign allows friends and family of CCJA alumni, donors and members of the community to sponsor CCJA students with financial need by paying for one to three academic year small group sessions (three is a full year).

Your donation will provide much more than musical education, it will ensure that Colorado musicians get access to world class musical mentorship, a place to develop technical skills, and a community that fosters development into adulthood.

Together we make Denver a strong music capital – please consider participating in our Pay it Forward campaign this year! For more information, please contact [email protected]. Make sure to select "Monthly" on the final donation page if you'd like your donation to be recurring.

DONATION OPTIONS

MESSENGERS - $30 a month – ($30/month over 12 months = 1 CCJA Small Group session)
BEBOPPERS - $60 a month – ($60/month over 12 months = 2 CCJA Small Group sessions)

JAZZ ALL-STARS - $90 a month – ($90/month over 12 months = 3 CCJA Small Group sessions for a full academic year)

or Donate what you can - $5 and $10 a month goes a long way!

Shebop Spring 2026 - Register TODAY!

The SheBop Young Women in Jazz Workshop is back! Led by director Annie Booth, this program is aimed towards femme, female and non-binary musicians and consists of a day-long experience including small group playing, instrument masterclasses, jam sessions, improvisation workshops, and important and meaningful mentoring and connection. The workshop culminates in a performance for the community.

The workshop will be held at the MSU JAIM Building at 800 Kalamath St in Denver on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9am-6pm.

There will be an informal concert for friends and family from 5-6pm at Renegade Brewing, 925 W 9th Ave, Denver. A food truck will be onsite, serving dinner.

Open to any instrument, voice, and ability level - middle school and high school only! The cost is $125 and scholarships are available for any amount needed. Please reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries!

Register today: https://www.jazzarts.org/shebop

THIS SUNDAY! We are so excited to share everything our students have been working on in the spring session! Starting 1pm on Sunday 4/19, our youth groups will be performing at MSU JAIM Building (800 Kalamath) and our adult groups will be at Renegade Brewing. All performances are FREE so bring a friend and check out some amazing music 🎶