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July 8th - 9th, 2026
California State University Long Beach
A two-day workshop for all instrument music educators who would like to learn more about:
Large and Small Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques
Rhythm Section Fundamentals
Program and Culture Development
Instrument Specific Pedagogy
Repertoire Development
Beginning and Intermediate Improvisation
Sound System Management and Recording Techniques
Faculty-Led Combo and Big Band Rehearsals
The CAJ/SCSBOA Summer Jazz Institute is for any music educator (or future music educator) who wants to gain practical tools and techniques to address all areas of jazz education and learn from some of the most accomplished artist/educators around. This year's faculty will include:
Mike Kamuf (Alfred Composer)
Walter Blanding (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra)
Barb Catlin (Pomona College and Cal Tech)
Todd Stoll (VP of Education and Outreach, Jazz at Lincoln Center)
Jeff Jarvis (CSU Long Beach and Kendor Publishing)
Aarón Serfaty (USC Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble)
Check Out The 2026 Schedule (coming soon!)
The California Summer Jazz Institute is presented by
The California Alliance for Jazz
The Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association
Jazz At Lincoln Center
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