Jazz Band

Remembering Jim Beauchamp

C4A Jazz Band is for people who want to work on learning jazz standards, playing over chord changes, working up solos, and accompanying ideas. You should already know how to play your instrument, but you don’t have to know how to improvise–you will learn as you play in your band! 

Popular C-U bassist, Josh Houchin, will lead you in playing jazz from many eras: swing, bebop, post bop, cool, fusion, and wherever else your tastes turn! Participants are encouraged to bring in their own arrangements and compositions. This is a great opportunity to interact with other musicians in an ensemble setting.

Jazz Band is offered in a 12-week semester format, but you may join any time.  Come by yourself and join our existing group or get a group of friends together so you can practice together outside of class too!

Class Jazz Band
Instructor Josh Houchin
Meeting Time Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Dates  January 9 – April 2, 2024.
No class March 12.
Snow day April 9.
Duration 12 weekly sessions
Meeting Location C4A Middle Room (downstairs)
Ages Middle school to adult
Skill Level Should already be comfortable playing your instrument; you do not need to know how to improvise.
Contact [email protected]   217.384.5150
Cost $175 per semester. Discounts may apply. 
 Next offering TBD