Music Education Spotlight At The 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival

Student Music Education Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival!

The future of jazz music and student music education is looking brighter than ever at the 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival! Thanks to the generous support of Raynier Institute and Foundation, Telluride Foundation, Dworbell Inc., The Telluride Society for Jazz is thrilled to present a lineup of incredible student programming. Don't miss the incredible performances by the Telluride Student All-Star Jazz Ensemble, comprised of some of the most talented young musicians in the country. And be sure to catch sets by bands from Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse and Stillwater All Stars, whose innovative approaches to jazz are shaping the sound of the genre for years to come. This year's display of student artists is not to be missed!

Telluride Jazz All Stars

Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble

The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble is a revolving group of exceptionally talented young musicians who come together to showcase their passion and commitment to jazz music. Handpicked from a pool of aspiring artists, this ensemble represents the best of the best. These talented individuals demonstrate remarkable skill, creativity, and versatility in their performances. The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble promises to captivate audiences with their vibrant music, proving that the future of jazz is brighter than ever!

The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble perform around town the week leading up to the festival weekend, and are then rewarded with a festival opening performance on the Town Park main stage.

2023 All-Stars Performers

Ethan Frank - Piano, 20 years old
Jack Kuelling - Guitar, 20 years old
Lazlo Turok - Vibes, 19 years old
Andrew Elwood - Drums, 17 years old
Zach Kaufman - Trombone, 16 years old
Charlie DeGrove - Bass, 16 years old

Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble Schedule

 

2023 All-Star Schedule

  • Tuesday August 8   6:45 PM - 9:00 PM   New Sheridan Historic Bar
  • Wednesday, August 9   6:45 PM - 9:00 PM   New Sheridan Historic Bar
  • Thursday, August 10   7:00-8:30 PM   Patron Reception + Meet and Greet with TSJ Board - Sheridan SHOW Bar
  • Saturday, August 12   12:00 - 1:00 PM   Main Stage
  • Sunday, August 13   12:30 - 1:30 PM   Society Stage At Elks Park

Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Bands

The Telluride Jazz Festival and Telluride Society for Jazz are thrilled to partner with Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse again to bring six bands comprised of over 20 students to the 2023 Festival.

Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse is a multi-disciplinary, independently-owned, award-winning Contemporary Music Program. The program encompasses the advancement of music education, performance training, touring, and studio recording. Soundhouse producers and directors are all practicing musicians, and whether working collaboratively or independently, they do so in friendship.

Caleb Chapman’s structure is unique with a conviction that great music education cannot happen without passion, intelligence, and — above all — personal commitment, a fact demonstrated by a portfolio of programs and award-winning bands spanning two decades and over 5,000 musicians with virtually 100% receiving college scholarship offers.

Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Schedule

 

Thursday August 10

Friday August 11

Saturday August 12

Sunday August 13

Stillwater All-Stars

Durango’s primary music education hub

The Stillwater All Stars are a group of select students and faculty from Stillwater Music Program, a non-profit based music school in Durango, Colorado. Students in this group tour and gig during summer months in the Four Corners Area performing an exciting set that covers jazz, funk, Latin and more. Since its start in 2006, Stillwater's award-winning groups have been featured at many venues and festivals including performances at the Fort Lewis College Jazz Festival, Reno Jazz Festival, and the Telluride Jazz Festival.

Saturday August 13

Society Stage (Elks Park)

All shows on the Society Stage are free and open to the public!

Experience the next generation of jazz music as up-and-coming students showcase their talent, skills, and knowledge on the Society Stage at Elks Park in Telluride. These intimate and interactive artist sessions are not only a treat for jazz enthusiasts but also support the educational and outreach efforts of the Telluride Society for Jazz.
Located in the heart of downtown Telluride, the grassy outdoor amphitheater at Elks Park sets the stage for these captivating performances. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to interact with artists and music students, all while learning about jazz culture, history and methods. Mark your calendars and join us at Elks Park for an unforgettable experience of music, artistry, and education.

“The Green” at the Madeline Hotel & Residences

All shows at The Green at The Madeline Hotel are free and open to the public!

Enjoy free improvised and full energy performances from two Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Bands on “The Green” at the Madeline Hotel & Residences in Mountain Village. Only a quick and scenic gondola ride from Telluride “The Green” is a great place to catch a great student performance on Friday or Saturday of the Festival with upscale dinning and beverage options steps away at the indoor/outdoor Timber Room.

Worst Case Scenario, The Inevitables and Deep Pocket will start out the week on Thursday, August 10 at the Madeline Resort, performing at 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Don’t miss Voodoo Orchestra & Hooligans Brass Band perform an infectious blend of rockabilly, jazz, and down home blues on Friday, August 11.

Telluride Arts HQ Morning Jam

Morning Jam

“Morning Jam” on Saturday and Sunday from 9-10 am at the Telluride Arts HQ

If you have an instrument and love playing it, come join us for a jam session! Bring your horn and get ready to play with other musicians.

Start your Telluride Jazz Festival mornings off with live jazz music at Morning Jam at the Telluride Arts HQ on Main Street. Attendees can enjoy performances led by students from Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse in the heart of downtown Telluride, steps away from the “Society Stage” at Elks Park and minutes away from the Telluride Town Park Main Stage.

All musicians are welcome and encouraged to join in on the jam for an improvisational performance to get their day swinging. The jam will be first come first play, with a sign up sheet. The music jams will go from 9 - 10 am on both Saturday August 12 and Sunday August 13 and are open to the public.

Telluride Jazz Festival

Tickets

Tickets for the 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival on August 11-13 are still available! Join us for three days of world-class live performances featuring Gregory Porter, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Tower of Power, The Soul Rebels, Jamison Ross, Butcher Brown, Lady Wray and many more.

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