Join a Band

Big Time Music For Part Time Musicians

Want to Play? Join a Band!

We are always looking for musicians to join our groups.

Pull that horn out of the closet and come play jazz in Denver with us!

All groups are comprised of standard Big Band and Jazz Combo Instrumentation:

Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones with occasional doubling on Soprano Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet.
Trombone and Bass Trombone
Trumpet with doubling on Flugel Horn
Piano
Bass
Drumset
Guitar

Our members have had previous musical experience. However, in the majority of cases, they are still involved in “day gigs.” In spite of this, our music quality standards are high because of the enthusiasm of the members and the directors that come from the jazz education community.

Steps To Audition

Ready to audition? Here are the steps you'll go through!

Observe

Come to one or more rehearsals as an observer ONLY.

Contact Edd

If you determine this is for you, which means you have the the musical ability necessary to keep up AND you can dedicate to attending rehearsals on a consistent basis, then contact Edd Nichols on the contact page or with the form below.

Interview

Edd will interview you to discuss your musical background and your goals with the band.

Start Playing!

If space is available, a playing audition will be set up with one of the bands. Upon approval from the director of the band you will be invited to join. If space is not available, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Band Practice Schedules

Rehearsal Address

Colorado Jazz Workshop
790 W. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO

Big Bands

Monday – 8:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
Wednesday – 8:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
Saturday – 10:15 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.

Combos

Monday – 6:45 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.
Tuesday – 6:45 to 8:00 P.M.
Tuesday – 8:15 to 9:30 P.M.
Wednesday – 6:45 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.
Saturday – 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Saturday – 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Request to Join a Band

Send us a message with this form or Contact Us. 

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