Course - Minneapolis - Spring 2026
Jazz Composers Ensemble – SPRING Semester
Calling all jazz lovers and aspiring composers!
The Jazz Composers Ensemble is a new, hands-on, collaborative group designed for adult and advanced teen musicians who want to deepen their understanding of jazz through both performance and composition.
Over a 12-week session, participants will first explore and perform classic jazz standards (Weeks 1–4), then dive into composing original works for the group (Weeks 5–8), and finally rehearse and refine those pieces for a culminating performance (Weeks 9–12).
This is a unique opportunity to both study the greats and develop your own voice as a jazz composer—all in a supportive, creative environment with like-minded musicians. Bring your ideas, your instrument, and your passion for jazz!
Saturdays 10:00-11:30am, starting February 14
| Sat, Feb 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Feb 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Mar 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Mar 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Apr 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Apr 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, Apr 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
| Sat, May 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1.5 hours |
Course Details
| Semester: | Spring 2026 |
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| Register by: | 2026-02-21 |
| Starts: | 2026-02-14 |
| Ends: | 2026-05-02 |
| Location: | Minneapolis |
| Age Range: | 13 years - 55+ years |
| Course Type: | Ensemble |
| Department: | Contemporary Music Program |
| Program Method: | Ensembles |
| Category: | Ensembles |
| Topics: | Composition, Jazz, Contemporary Music |