JazzGarage After-School Youth Jazz Music Program

New Jazz Music Program Serves Intermediate-to-Advanced Youth Jazz Musicians With Big Opportunities

David Halliday, a recording artist, producer, Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, Director of the Westminster College Jazz Ensemble and former member of New Orleans’ GALACTIC funk/jazz group has accepted a position as Jazz Director for the new after-school program.

The JazzGarage Youth program seeks to fill a gap for intermediate-to-advanced young jazz players who want to perform in a jazz band.  Starting with jazz combos with eventual expansion to big band, the youth work through winter and spring to develop a repertoire for summer outdoor concerts and more.

JazzGarage meets weekly for two-hour after-school rehearsals on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in eleven-week seasons.  Each season climaxes in a weekend of seasonal performances.  JazzGarage costs about $150/month with sliding fees based on family income and scholarships are available upon approval.