Eligibility - The Arizona Jazz Academy student bands, choirs and combos and choirs are open to all middle and high school age students from throughout Southern Arizona. Instrumentalist and vocalists are required to participate in their school music program if they have one, or get a music teachers approval of participation in case you can't perform in your school ensemble due to an approved conflict. The AJA is not intended to replace the regular playing and practice of music the school ensembles can offer....the AJA is meant to supplement this experience. The adult ensembles are open to all interested adult musicians.

The Arizona Jazz Academy currently serves the young musicians of the greater Tucson, Arizona area by providing educational and performance opportunities in Jazz.

Ensembles - The Arizona Jazz Academy is home to middle school big bands,  high school big bands, and an innovative Music Technology program. Whatever your age or ability, we have a band, combo or choir for you!

Tuition and Fees - The tuition for the full school year's participation in a Jazz Big Band is $495. Participation in Jazz Combos or the Music Technology Program is an additional $245 for the first additional ensemble or class and $150 for the second additional ensemble or class. All additional workshops, clinics and additional educational opportunities are free to AJA students. Scholarships and work study are available. When compared to other youth music ensembles, after school athletics, gymnastics or martial arts, we believe the Arizona Jazz Academy to be one of the least expensive yet most educationally impactful opportunities you will find anywhere, however, the AJA is committed to finding financial support for all of those in need. For more information email Doug Tidaback at azjazzacademy@aol.com

Ellington Band Performs for MDA Telethon:

For Information about Auditions visit the official  website by clicking on the logo above

If you have questions, email Doug Tidaback at azjazzacademy@aol.com