Jazz for the Schools
Since 2011 Gift of Jazz has been presenting the Jazz for the Schools program, a monthly event that provides an educational and musical experience for Denver Public Schools’ students. Many of these students have never had the opportunity to be inspired by the sound of live jazz! This valuable program that takes place at the historic McNichols building in Civic Center Park.
“Thank you for the best experience, ever. Really, ever!” – 5th grade student at Jazz for the Schools, 2023
Adult Education Classes
Each year Gift of Jazz hosts three, 8-week semesters of Saturday classes for adults who want to continue their jazz education. Our community helps us choose expert educators in the area, and these artists then create courses to offer to you! Past topics have included jazz piano, composition, arranging, read more…
Scholarships
Our Beverly Clifton Scholarships are available to students looking to pursue a career in jazz. Application are open in February and close May 31st each year. Read more…