An update on International Jazz Day 2020
Global pandemic necessitates changes to 9th annual International Jazz Day
Jazz In The Classroom
The Institute’s worldwide, highly regarded Jazz in the Classroom programs are tailored for elementary, middle, high school, and college students to help them develop an understanding of and appreciation for jazz music. The series strives to share the positive aspects of jazz with young people who would not otherwise have opportunities to learn about this great national treasure.
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College Program
The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance is a tuition-free two-year program that accepts one ensemble of musicians for each class. All of the students receive full scholarships, as well as stipends to cover their monthly living expenses. The students study both individually and as a small group, receiving personal mentoring, ensemble coaching, and lectures on the jazz tradition.
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International Jazz Day
International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication.
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Peer to Peer Program
Through the Institute’s Peer-to-Peer Jazz Education Tours, gifted student musicians from twelve public performing arts high schools served by the Institute present weeklong tours for their peers in other cities.
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International Tours
The Institute’s goal of preserving and promoting jazz includes introducing people around the world to this great American art form.
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Math Science & Music
With an initial gift from the Northrop Grumman Foundation, in 2016 the Institute launched its free STEM learning curriculum for students throughout the United States and around the world. With funding from additional partners, the Institute is in the process of expanding these groundbreaking curricula.
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Hancock Institute News
Updates to International Jazz Day, April 30
Watch: March 2 Livestream of UCLA Jazz Combos Concert with the Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Registration Now Open for International Jazz Day 2020
National Performing Arts High Schools Students Perform at 2020 JEN Conference in New Orleans
Remembering Jimmy Heath
Getting the Band Back Together: National Peer-to-Peer Quintet performs at 2019 Competition
2019 Guitar Competition Finalists Share Stage with Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock & Others at All-Star Gala Concert
Semifinalists Announced for 2019 Guitar Competition, December 2-3 in Washington, D.C.
Newport Festivals Foundation supports Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA with donation of instruments
Dr. Dyas in DownBeat: Tour Etiquette for Young Musicians
2019 Guitar Competition To Take Place December 2-3 in Washington, D.C.
Application open for college program class entering fall 2020
Los Angeles Jazz in the Classroom students open 24th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival
Institute brings life lessons of jazz to Federal Trade Commission
Sean Jones, Lisa Henry lead 2019 Peer-to-Peer Tour in New England Public Schools
International Jazz Day 2019 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with Extraordinary All-Star Global Concert in Melbourne, Australia
International Jazz Day 2019 Education Program puts focus on the students
Worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day, 30 April to kick off in Australia
Christian McBride Holds Free Master Class During February Residency
Hancock Institute Brings All-Star High School Jazz Sextet to Oklahoma Public Schools, Feb. 25 – Mar. 1
Institute VP recognized at inaugural UCLA Publications Showcase
Institute leads free workshop for talented South Central music students
Robert Hurst Concludes Weeklong Residency at Institute of Jazz Performance
Tom Oren Selected as First-Place Winner for 2018 Piano Competition
2018 Piano Competition to take place December 2-3 in Washington, D.C.
Announcement: Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
Institute, LAUSD present P120 keyboard to music program at Rancho Dominguez Prep
Artist-in-Residence Carl Allen Leads Free Master Class at UCLA
Institute of Jazz Performance at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Welcomes Class of 2020
2010 Competition Winner Cécile McLorin Salvant Featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk
Education VP Begins September Performing Arts High Schools Education Tour
In Memory of Aretha Franklin
Institute Students, Alumni Represented at 23rd Central Avenue Jazz Festival
Institute Trustee Shorter Announced as 2018 Kennedy Center Honoree
Don Braden, Bobby Broom, Lisa Henry lead 2018 Peer-to-Peer Tours to the Dakotas, San Diego
LA Jazz in the Classroom Spring Concert Swings in the Summer
Graduation for the Institute of Jazz Performance Class of 2018
College Program hosts final jam session at blue whale on Tuesday, June 5
Jazz in the Classroom students participate in 2018 DCPS Music Festival
International Jazz Day 2018 Comes to a Close Following Celebratory Concerts in St. Petersburg and New Orleans
International Jazz Day Weekend to Launch with Special Broadcast on PBS
Photos from an International Jazz Day Salute to New Orleans
Program Announced for International Jazz Day 2018 in St. Petersburg, Russia
International Jazz Day Salute to New Orleans Concert to take place April 22 in Congo Square
National Performing Arts High Schools group, Wayne Escoffery to perform at the U.S. Department of Education, April 6
All-Star High School Jazz Sextet to Tour Fargo and Sioux Falls Public Schools for April Peer-to-Peer Program
Producer Larry Klein visits College Program, shares decades of musical experience
2015 Competition winner Jazzmeia Horn featured at PyeongChang Olympics
Institute of Jazz Performance Fellows to Tour Phoenix Public Schools
Peer-to-Peer All-Star featured on CNN’s “Turning Points”
UNESCO Announces 2018 & 2019 Global Hosts for International Jazz Day
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Evgeny Pobozhiy Semifinals Set at 2019 Hancock Institute Competition
Max Light Semifinals Set at 2019 Hancock Institute Competition
Cecil Alexander Semifinals Set at 2019 Hancock Institute Competition
2019 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Guitar Competition Semifinals
“Building a Tune” with Herbie Hancock & Hancock Institute Fellows
Big Band Workshop with Antonio Hart
Jazzmeia Horn at 2015 Monk Institute Competition
Late musical icon Aretha Franklin performs “A Song For You” at International Jazz Day 2016
President Bill Clinton on Participating in the 2014 Trumpet Competition & Gala
#mathsciencemusic Launch Event at US Department of Education
