JAZZU

With the help of our charitable doners and foundations, JazzU places talented middle and high school musicians in small jazz combos, which meet weekly between September and May. 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.

Jazz St. Louis JazzU program is made possible by the following sponsors:

Monsanto Fund, Ameren Missouri, Staenberg Family Foundation

JazzU Alumni

JAZZU CLASSES INCLUDE

Ensemble Playing
Improvisation
Music Theory Concepts
Listening Strategies

JAZZU FACULTY

Cody Henry – Trombone – Bio
Andy Ament – Saxophone – Bio
Aaron Lehde – Saxophone – Bio
Adaron Jackson – Piano – Bio
Jason Swagler – Saxophone – Bio
Bob DeBoo – Bass – Bio
Kaleb Kirby – Drums – Bio

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to attend JazzU, students must be in any grade 6-12 and attend a school in the St. Louis Metro area (Missouri/Illinois).

TUITION AND 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 will take place July 20-23, 2020, 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 & 2020-21 APPLICATION

Applications are now open for the 2020-21 JazzU program. Auditions will be held on July 20-23, 2020. Applications for the 2020-21 JazzU program are no longer being accepted. If you applied but have not heard from anyone, please contact Andy Ament 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.

MEET OUR ALL-STARS

MISSION

Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education and community engagement.