Here you can view our 2023-24 JazzU Groups.
With the help of our charitable donors and foundations, JazzU places talented middle and high school musicians in small jazz combos which meet weekly between September and May, focusing on improvisation, combo playing, jazz repertoire, and music theory. Students not only get the benefit of working with JazzU faculty but also the opportunity to meet and work with musicians participating in the Jazz St. Louis Artist Residency Program, attend special masterclasses, participate in the JazzU Big Band, and perform on the Jazz St. Louis stage.
Presented by
Arthur and Helen Baer Foundation
With Support from
Bayer Fund
Staenberg Family Foundation
JazzU Classes Include
Ensemble Playing
Improvisation
Music Theory Concepts
Listening Strategies
JazzU Faculty
Cody Henry – Trombone
Aaron Lehde – Saxophone
Adaron Jackson – Piano
Bob DeBoo – Bass
Kaleb Kirby – Drums
Bennett Wood – Saxophone
Dawn Weber – Trumpet
Student Eligibility
To be eligible to attend JazzU, students must be in any grade 6-12 in the 2023-24 school year and live close enough to attend weekly rehearsals.
Time Commitment
JazzU groups meet once a week at Jazz St. Louis. Scheduling is based upon student availability to accommodate everyone’s schedule as much as possible. Students are required to be at weekly rehearsals with minimal exceptions. Additional activities will be communicated at the start of the program year.
Tuition & Fees
We are able to offer accepted students scholarships that cover the cost of participation in the program. These scholarships allow us to keep JazzU free for all students.
Auditions
Auditions for the 2023-24 school year will place June 5-8, 2023, between 3 and 9 pm at the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103. Click Here for more information about auditioning and audition materials.
Membership & 2023-24 Application
Applications for the 2023-24 program year are available now. Auditions will be held on June 5-8, 2023. Click here for more information on the audition process and to apply today.
Please direct any questions to Travis Lewis, Education Manager, at [email protected].
Jazz St. Louis All-Stars
The Jazz St. Louis All-Stars comprises the top students in the JazzU program. Placement in this group is a result of JazzU auditions in the spring. The All-Star ensemble serves as JSL’s cultural ambassadors at many area events.