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Join us for an incredible musical experience at The Jazz Exchange’s Third Annual Summer Workshop! Led by Candice Reyes, Summer Workshop Director, and Abel Mireles, Artistic Director—both founders of The Jazz Exchange—this workshop features a lineup of top-tier jazz educators from the El Paso area, and is designed to take your musical journey to the next level.
Whether you’re an instrumentalist or vocalist, you’ll receive expert guidance to enhance your skills and dive deep into the world of jazz performance. Participate in masterclasses with renowned guest artists, collaborate in small combos and big band ensembles, and unleash your creativity in improvisation classes.
What’s in store:
Personalized mentorship from professional jazz musicians
Deep dives into jazz history and culture
Thrilling jam sessions to jam with fellow musicians
Engaging activities to connect and inspire
This is a unique opportunity to grow as a musician with The Jazz Exchange, the only jazz-focused summer workshop in El Paso, open to students of all levels and recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality jazz education. Now in its third year and expanding, our workshop has become the go-to program for aspiring jazz musicians in the region. As the exclusive nonprofit jazz education organization in El Paso, we create a community-driven environment where you’ll receive personalized mentorship from top-tier educators and connect with other passionate musicians. Our program is designed to nurture creative expression, collaboration, and jazz performance skills. Whether you’re new to jazz or already advanced, don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of jazz in a world-class setting that will inspire you to push your musical boundaries and reach new heights.
DATES Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 27, 2025 Saturday, June 28th - Final Concert LOCATION Pebble Hills High School 14400 Pebble Hills Blvd El Paso, TX 79938
AGES + LEVELS Age range: 11-18; all skill levels welcome. Requirement: Participants must have at least 1 year of experience in band or music classes. Instrument: Participants must own or rent an instrument, except for pianists and vocalists.
Saturday, June 28th | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Grand Finale 🎶 Shrimp Boil + The Jazz Exchange Showcase at Mountain Star Brewery Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz, food, and community as we close out the Summer Jazz Workshop at Mountain Star Brewery. This special event features performances by all student combos and big bands, along with a set from our faculty and guest artists. It’s a celebration of everything created during the two-week — and a night to remember with family, friends and our community.
Event Details:
A classic shrimp boil
Food Truck
Local vendors
Outdoor patio seating
Food, drinks, and a family-friendly atmosphere
Incredible live jazz from students, faculty & guests
🎟️ This is a ticketed event.
More information will be available as we get closer to the event date.
IMPORTANT: Discount Codes CANNOT Be Combined
Payment Plan Options:
Participants have the option to pay in full upon registration or to choose payment plans when filling out the form, which is limited to a specified number of installments with designated due dates. There will be no exceptions for exceeding the maximum number of installments or missing the due dates. Additionally, late fees of $15 per day will be incurred for installment payments not paid by the due dates.
School/Organization Partner Discounts:
Public or private schools with four or more students interested in attending the 2025 Summer Workshop are eligible for a 15% tuition discount per student. Each school may enroll up to 10 students per school (parents must register), total at the discounted rate. For more information, please contact our Student Services Director at Autumn Robinson, at contact@thejazzexchange.org
AUDITIONS Auditions will be judged first and foremost on accuracy, so please prioritize a smaller portion of well-prepared material over performing everything (quality over quantity). The Jazz Exchange will better understand your skill level with more material presented through your audition. As this is a placement audition, we do not need to hear you perform everything perfectly, but instead are looking to understand the best placement for your optimal learning experience.
LUNCH / SNACKS During the Summer Workshop, students will receive FREE lunch from the Pebble Hills High School Cafeteria from Monday - Thursday (we will provide the lunch schedule). Students are allowed to bring a packed lunch if they prefer. Additionally, snacks and water will be available throughout each day for all students. We’re also excited to announce that we’ll have some special treats and visits from local businesses for students to enjoy! Stay tuned for more information during the Summer Workshop.
QUESTIONS Email: thejazzexchangecontact@gmail.com Volunteers/Interns/Teaching Assistants Needed for Summer Workshop. For more information please contact us.
CANCELLATION
There is a 100% refund for tuition (less the $250 initial registration fee deposit non-refundable) until May 30th. There are no refunds beyond May 30th.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Monday – Thursday 8:30 am -5:00 pm Fridays - 10:00am - 4:00pm
🎶 Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let the music take you on an unforgettable journey! 🎶
Contact Name: The Jazz Exchange
Contact E-mail Address:
Contact Phone Number: 9152615256
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