Band Director Academy
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The ColaJazz Foundation invites you to join us for the Jazz Band Director Academy — a free, one-day intensive workshop designed exclusively for music educators.
RSVP now: https://events.humanitix.com/band-director-academy
> 📅 Date: Saturday, Nov 8, 9a-5p
> 📍 Location: Columbia, SC (TBA: White Knoll High or Dutch Fork High)
> 💵 Cost: Free (thanks to grant support from the WCC)
This hands-on workshop will equip you with practical tools and creative strategies to bring jazz into your classroom with confidence. From improvisation techniques and ensemble rehearsal tactics to resource fairs and lightning labs, you’ll gain fresh approaches to inspire your students and strengthen your program.
Highlights include:
- Expert-led breakout sessions for band directors
- Live rehearsal clinics covering count-offs, feel, and endings
- Big Band tactics for rhythm section set-ups, phrasing, and reading
- Improvisation workshop to help unlock creativity in your students
- A resource fair
You’ll leave with ready-to-use tools, valuable connections, and renewed inspiration to empower the next generation of musicians.
👉 Reserve your spot today — space is limited!
https://events.humanitix.com/band-director-academy
Thank you for the work you do every day to inspire young musicians.
We look forward to seeing you there!
With gratitude,
Sam Edwards
Director of Jazz Education
ColaJazz Foundation
Band Director Academy