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Pays to Play - 2012 Instructors Letter

Pays To Play - 2012 Approval Reimbursement Form

JAS In-Schools Request Form

For more information on these programs please call JAS at 970-920-4996.

JAS Local Education Initiatives

develop programming that complements existing public school music programs and replaces programs where schools suffer losses due to budget cuts. Programs are invaluable to students and teachers in the Roaring Fork Valley and 1-70 corridor.

JAS-In-Schools Faculty Assistance Program

provides funding to bring local musicians into classrooms to offer student assistance in an instrument that is not their teachers discipline.

Pays to Play

private lesson fund allowing RFV youth to take private music lessons in any discipline from an instructor recommended by JAS. JAS pays for3 hours of lessons to increase opportunities for music education while supporting the economy of local musicians. (see top of page for instructors information forms)

Band Battle

20 bands from elementary, middle and high schools from throughout the Valley compete in five hours at this popular annual event. Click here for more details.

District 8 Honor Jazz Band

students from the Western Slope of CO are nominated by their instructors to attend a weekend of workshops, sectionals and public concerts wtih a faculty from accredited music programs at CU, DU and Mesa State College.

Stuff for Students

supports local schools through instrument and equipment grants and funds to repair broken instruments throughout the school year.

Tickets for Teachers

provides complimentary performance tickets to teachers and students throughout the RFV school districts.

JAS-In-Schools Summer Camps

consist of three two-week sessions including beginner, intermediate and advance. JAS brings in faculty from CU as well as local musicians. Look for 2012 dates soon.

Access Roaring Fork After-School Program

provides intense, focused, instruction for a select group of students in the disciplines of guitar playing and songwriting.

NEW - JAS House Band

provides the opportunity for an advanced level group of students to come together as the official JAS "House" Band. JAS to reward participants through an educational "ambassador" program to Mexico. Gives current students a goal to strive for through practice and participation in JAS programs.

NEW - JAS Hangin' with the Artists

rewards top RFV music students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and appreciation of jazz with complimentary tickets to JAS Cafe Downstairs @ the Nell shows, including an opportunity for a meet and greet with artists prior to the show.

NEW - JAS Jump Start!

creates awareness among 5th grade students of the band and choral programs that will be available to them when they begin Middle School through visits and demonstrations from music instructors and students.