Category: Students
“Music should be fun!” Thoughts from iliana Rose, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble’s New Leader
We are thrilled to welcome iliana Rose as the new Director of our acclaimed newly introduced free, jazz education program, Nuestro Tiempo. Led by renowned Latin Jazz educators, Nuestro Tiempo students play repertoire in a Latin Jazz orchestra and learn fundamentals, Latin Jazz history and stage presence.
JazzArts All-Stars Youth on Stage
We caught up with the five members of the JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble recently at a performance for the Women in Business Awards by the Charlotte Business Journal. I asked them to describe their continued musical journey as JazzArts All-Star members.
The Instrument that Unlocked the Magic of Music
Every musician’s story seems to be both unique, and the same. While the journey may not have been direct, the moment each one picked up the right instrument was a turning point.
Collegiate-Level Instruction for Young Budding Musicians
The key to the success of JazzArts Academy: the instructors.
Students Finding the Music Again
Jazz educators share how they are helping motivate their students as we all face isolation, fear, and boredom.