Liam
Berklee College of Music Summer Program Scholarship Student
Through a partnership with Berklee City Music , JAS is able to provide scholarships to deserving students for the Berklee College of Music 5-Week Summer Program . Berklee covers tuition costs for up to two students who submitted auditions and were accepted by the prestigious program , while JAS covers all transportation , lodging and other expenses .
This intensive program attracts students from over 70 different countries to study together in Boston . It ’ s the “ opportunity of a lifetime ,” as JAS has heard from each of the six students that have attended over the last three years . In 2017 Roaring Fork High School student Liam was one of the fortunate musicians to be chosen . He writes about his experience here :
I feel incredibly fortunate and thankful that I got to experience the 5-week Berklee College of Music program through a scholarship from Berklee and JAS . The 5-Week program was the best experience I have ever had with music . I got to take amazing classes that ranged from theory and improvisation , to percussion and songwriting , a weekly private lesson and classes on styles of your choice , which in my case was funk and fusion . Each one of the classes was led by a passionate and experienced college professor who was excited to give you all the information that you could handle .
I interacted with amazingly talented musicians from all over the world . I played with people from New Zealand , Puerto Rico , Germany , Switzerland , Japan , and many other countries . Every week we had well known guests from around the music industry come to perform and talk to us about their experiences in getting to where they were .
In addition to classes you are placed in at least two ensembles , and they all give a final performance at the end of the program . We performed in front of over 1,500 in Berklee ’ s performance center . That experience was so much fun , I couldn ’ t believe it was happening .
Liam , Berklee 5-Week Alumni
JAS Step-Up Program 5 students awarded new instruments
The goal of this program is to encourage and help local students acquire professional quality instruments so they will be better equipped to succeed in their musical goals and ambitions . Families apply for available funds and are eligible to receive assistance towards the cost of the new instrument based on financial need , years of study , other honors groups and awards given to the student .
JAS Student Assistance Program 10 student grants provided
Program providing grants for public school music teachers to receive administrative assistance from an upper level student , thereby allowing them more time to focus on teaching vs . the administrative tasks that are often so overwhelming .
Alliance with Berklee College of Music
Jazz Aspen Snowmass is a member of the Berklee College of Music ’ s “ Berklee City Music ,” a nonprofit music education program that harnesses the energy of contemporary music to reach underserved 4-12 graders across the country . The heart of this music education program is Berklee PULSE , or “ Pre University Learning System Experience ,” which supports guided teaching and learning of popular music through the innovative use of an innovative , online music education resource .
NEW in 2017 : Roaring Fork High School Advanced Jazz Class
As of the Fall of ‘ 17 JAS has staffed and funded an Advanced Jazz Band class at RFHS , based on the request of students and parents who wanted an opportunity to excel outside of the classes the school was offering .
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