Educational Programs

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is one of America’s first educational jazz festivals and has grown into the region’s premier center for jazz education. The College is committed to presenting students of all ages with a wealth of opportunities to learn from world-class artists at master classes throughout the year and during Tri-C JazzFest Education Days in spring.

 

Vocal Jazz Day

Thanks to all who attended Tri-C Vocal Jazz Day 2019 at the Metro Campus. This year's event will took place on President’s Day, Monday, February 18, 2019 and featured premier vocal ensemble, Afro Blue. Save the date for next year: February, 17, 2020. Click here for more info about the day.

DownBeat Jazz Education Days

This year's Tri-C DownBeat Jazz Education Days was a huge success. We provided more than 500 students from area schools with the opportunity to take part in adjucation workshops, jam sessions and performances with the prestigious One O'Clock Lab Band from the University of North Texas. Learn more about what was involved.

JazzFest Academy Summer Camp

We're proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, enrollment is at capacity for the Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Camp. Registration for this year camp, running June 17-29, 2019, is now closed. Please check back next year for an opportunity to enroll. Click here for more info about the camp. 

JazzFest Academy Fall Program

Tri-C's JazzFest Academy gives students the opportunity to develop their skills and perform in both large and small ensembles, through rehearsals that focus on music history, theory and improvisation. The fall program runs 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays from Sept. 7-Dec. 14, 2019 at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts. Learn more.