Jazz Institute at Brevard

Jazz Institute at Brevard The Jazz Institute at Brevard is a 10-day, immersive jazz experience with a world class faculty, for ages 14-29. www.brevardjazz.org

The Brevard Music Center is proud to host the Jazz Institute @ Brevard. Led by renowned jazz trombonist Michael Dease, Brevard's jazz program provides a 10-day, immersive jazz experience focusing on fundamental musical and technical elements, while exploring topics ranging from practice discipline to the process and procedures of jazz recording. Our faculty includes some of the busiest working pro

fessionals in the industry – all of whom are excited about sharing their expertise with an enthusiastic student body. The program enrolls students ages 14-29 who will participate in big band and combo classes and performances, private lessons, and mentoring sessions with world renowned faculty and guest artists. Learn more at www.brevardjazz.org

Say hello to our 2026 Jazz Institute Faculty! June 2-12 at the Brevard Music Center, application deadline March 15.
02/06/2026

Say hello to our 2026 Jazz Institute Faculty! June 2-12 at the Brevard Music Center, application deadline March 15.

04/18/2025

Swing into summer with a night of world-class jazz! Brevard’s top faculty and talented students from around the nation come together on June 12 for a night of dynamic combos, soulful solos, and high-energy big band swing showcasing sizzling improvisation and timeless standards.

Subscription tickets are on sale now at brevardmusic.org/tickets, and single ticket sales start May 5!

01/15/2025

Step inside the Brevard experience with Michael Dease and the renowned members of the Jazz Institute faculty!

Under the direction of Michael Dease, the Jazz Institute @ Brevard is committed to providing an authentic, immersive experience in the jazz aesthetic while refining the elements of musical and personal discipline, integrity, and passion.

Ages 14-29 - learn more and start an application at https://brevardjazz.org/

Video produced by Real Digital Productions based in Brevard, North Carolina.

It's time to get those applications started! Don't miss out on this year's Jazz Institute at the Brevard Music Center fr...
01/15/2025

It's time to get those applications started! Don't miss out on this year's Jazz Institute at the Brevard Music Center from June 3-13, 2025.

Learn more and start your application at https://brevardjazz.org/

07/09/2024

Hi Everyone, come hang and say hi!

2024 July Tour Dates

July 10 – Smalls Jazz Club, NYC

7:30PM and 9PM

https://www.smallslive.com

Michael Dease – baritone saxophone, trombone
Altin Sencalar – trombone
Miki Hayama – piano
Jared Beckstead-Craan – bass
Gary Kerkezou – drums

July 11 – UrbanBeat, Lansing, MI

7:30pm – 10:30pm $25

https://www.urbanbeatevents.com

Michael Dease – baritone saxophone
Nanami Haruta – trombone
Max Gage – piano
Dylan Sherman – bass
Brian Allen – drums

July 17 – Parker Jazz Club, Austin, TX

7:30PM show

https://www.parkerjazzclub.com

Michael Dease – baritone saxophone
Andre Hawyard – trombone
Ross Margitza – piano
Ryan Hagler – bass
Daniel Dufour – drums

July 19 – GRNoir, Grand Rapids, MI

7:30pm – 9:30pm

https://www.grnoir.com

Michael Dease – baritone saxophone
Nanami Haruta – trombone
Max Gage – piano
Laura-Simone Martin – bass
David Alvarez III – drums

July 20 – Blue Llama Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI

2 sets, 6:30pm and 9pm

https://bluellamaclub.com

Michael Dease – baritone saxophone
Nanami Haruta – trombone
Max Gage – piano
Laura-Simone Martin – bass
David Alvarez III – drums

July 31 – Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL

8-11PM

https://www.jazzshowcase.com

Michael Dease – baritone saxophone, trombone
Nanami Haruta – trombone
Max Gage – piano
Laura-Simone Martin – bass
David Alvarez III – drums

The deadline to apply is March 15! brevardmusic.org/jazz
03/06/2024

The deadline to apply is March 15! brevardmusic.org/jazz

Jazz musicians ages 14-29: Join us for a 10-day intensive program of instruction and performance in Brevard, North Carol...
02/28/2024

Jazz musicians ages 14-29: Join us for a 10-day intensive program of instruction and performance in Brevard, North Carolina! Apply by March 15 at brevardjazz.org

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Founded in 2016, the Brevard Music Center is proud to announce another season of the Jazz Institute @ Brevard. Led by renowned jazz trombonist Michael Dease, Brevard's jazz program provides a 2-week immersive jazz experience focusing on fundamental musical and technical elements, while exploring topics ranging from practice discipline to the process and procedures of jazz recording. Our faculty includes some of the busiest working professionals in the industry – all of whom are excited about sharing their expertise with an enthusiastic student body. The program will enroll up to 70 high school and college-age (and above) students who will participate in big band and combo classes and performances, private lessons, and mentoring sessions with world renowned faculty and guest artists.

June 8-19, 2020 Applications due March 10, 2020 Learn more at www.brevardjazz.org 2020 Jazz Institute @ Brevard Faculty Michael Dease, trombone Gwen Dease, drums Jim Gasior, piano Todd Coolman, bass Randy Napoleon, guitar Sharel Cassity, saxophone Jim Alfredson, organ Jeff Sipe, drums Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums Brian Lynch, trumpet Anthony Stanco, trumpet Carmen Bradford, voice Lenora Helm, voice Gina Benalcazar, trombone Gregory Tardy, saxophone Luther Allison, piano and drums The Sencalar / Glassman Quintet

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