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CCJA uses the principles of Jazz: Cooperation, Creativity, Respect, and Improvisation, to create and nurture community.
We do this through small group ensembles, big band programs, and summer camps for youth and adults. CCJA also provides free music education for over 300 students annually at underserved public elementary schools.
Be a part of our thriving community, where the joy of making and listening to live music inspires and unites. Donate today to support a positive force in the Front Range.
The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts provides Colorado youth and adult musicians unique opportunities for the study and performance of jazz, thereby offering them the ability to explore their creativity and voices both individually and collectively through small group programs and big bands, with a focus on improvisation. Under the mentorship of some of the area’s most prominent professional jazz musicians, CCJA helps advance and preserve the art form of jazz and positively impacts the larger community.
CCJA has provided jazz music education in Colorado for over 26 years, serving over 500 students in 2026.
We began with small groups for teens, and adults now comprise half of our base, creating opportunities for learning and connections among those with a lifelong passion for music.
Our programs play an essential role in the Denver artistic scene, employing over 50 contract musicians during each programming session.
Your donations help us continue our legacy of never having turned away a student because of financial need. Efforts to reach underserved audiences have increased our BIPOC student representation to over 65% this year.
Free programs include masterclasses and workshops for public school band programs, guided jam sessions for youth and adults, and community performances like City Park Jazz.
Thanks to your support, the jazz scene is alive and well in Denver -- providing numerous opportunities for students to learn, musicians to perform, and audiences to enjoy the art form.
Organization name
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
other names
CCJA
2002
Tax id (EIN)
84-1529374
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
800 Kalamath StreetDenver County, CO, US