A quintet of PJCE musicians perform music by the 2023 cohort of Young Jazz Composers! Join us at The 1905 to hear original music by high school and college-age composers written with the guidance of professional composers and performers.

The Young Jazz Composers program is a mentorship and performance opportunity for students to learn the ins and outs of composing for a professional jazz ensemble. Through one-on-one private lessons and professional group feedback, students will gain valuable insight into the idiosyncrasies of composing. By the end of the program, students will be able to understand the basic skills needed to compose a tune, use digital notation software, and correctly notate parts for rhythm section and horns.