Education Programs
The New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) has a long history of producing Jazz education programs for youths and adults. Our educational programs are designed to serve all age groups, nurturing new artistic talent with an eye to developing new audiences.
Adult Education - Hands-on classes in Jazz chorus, Jazz combo, Blues guitar, Big Band and improvisation.
Honor Jazz Ensembles - Big band performance ensembles comprised of distinguished players from Albuquerque high school and middle school bands.
Jazz Camp - Hands-on instruction during a six-week summer day camp session. Children 6-12 learn drumming, dancing, marimba, improvisation, visual arts and more.
Roots of Jazz - a one-hour assembly at APS Elementary Schools designed to teach students about the history and Roots of Jazz music.
Summer Jazz Intensive - A six-week summer program at the Albuquerque Academy for Middle and High School students combing daily instruction with weekly master classes.
Empowerment Through Music- Is a Community-based music education program located in Bernalillo County juvenile detention center. This probram offers incarcerated youth the opportunity to study audio recording, music appreciation, and music theory. This year-round program uses achievements in the arts as a bridge to achievement in life.
The North Valley Jazz Band Project fills a void for High School students in clusters where Jazz Band is not offered. The class meets Wednesday evenings for an hour and a half. Professional bassist Rodney Bowe guides the students through lessons in Jazz Improvisation, ensemble playing and music fundamentals. Please call Lisa Nichols at 255-9798 for further information.