Telluride Society for Jazz
A non-profit 501-C 3 organization • Fed ID # 84-1171778

Educational Programs

The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble, directed by renowned jazz educator Bob Montgomery, is a national talent search for students (ages 13 and up). The limited number of students selected, via audition tapes, receive full-scholarships to this special weeklong program to be held August 1-6. This special ensemble works together throughout the week developing their skills as future professionals and performing nightly at a club in town and on the Telluride Jazz Celebration stage during the weekend. Scholarships could also include air transportation, lodging, meals, and festival passes. [details]

Panel Discussions take place traditionally on Sunday morning featuring this year’s “Guest of Honor” along with a wide variety of international personalities including artists, media, writers, industry reps, and agents.

Artists in the Schools and the Library provides the opportunity for all students in the area to interact with international jazz artists appearing at the Jazz Society’s Winter Concerts and Jazz Celebration. In recent years, this program has included bassist Christian McBride, flutist Holly Hoffmann, guitarist Stanley Jordan and Leroy Jones.

Summer and Winter Jazz Camp for local and regional students of all ages. The Jazz Camps include weeklong workshops an d performance groups directed by top jazz educators. Groups work throughout the week to prepare for a weekend public performance. [details]

Free outdoor concerts and workshops take place throughout the week of the Celebration at the Raynier Elks Park Free Stage (located on Main St.) These free events involve the community and help to bring the music to a wider audience.

Regional and national student groups are given the opportunity to perform on both our side stages and the main stage. Recent groups have included the UNLV Jazz Ensemble and Valley High School from Las Vegas, Durango High School Jazz Ensemble, the Young Razzcals Jazz Project from Albuquerque and Virginia, and The Alex Hahn Quartet from Albuqueque.