The newly-formed CGCC CAP ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble opened for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band when they appeared on the June 3 SOLD OUT opening Night of the CGCC CAP 2010 Summer Concert Series!

The Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) Community Art Program ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble is comprised of some of the finest Miami-Dade County young jazz musicians who possess a solid grasp of and desire for jazz. The ensemble rehearses on Thursday evenings throughout the school year (August-May) and presents a number of concerts during the season. Comprising some of the busiest young adults there are, they come together each week to hone their skills in reading, improv, rhythm and performance while working on jazz rep that spans the standards to newly-composed works. Learn More

Many have heard the CGCC Community Arts Program Conservatory for the Arts Young Musicians’ Orchestra. In the past, this included intermediate to advanced string players: many who take lessons through the CGCC Community Arts Program Conservatory for the Arts.

The CGCC Community Arts Program now offers a Junior Young Musicians’ Orchestra that meets on Thursdays (6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.), as does the Advanced Young Musicians’ Orchestra (6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.). These after-school active-learning ensembles meet at Coral Gables Congregational Church (3010 De Soto Boulevard, across from the Biltmore Hotel). Call the Community Arts Program at 305.448.7421, x 120 for an application and audition time. Learn how string players (ages 8-18), beginning to advanced, can be part of an exhilerating Young Musicians’ Orchestra experience. We look forward to hearing from you! Learn More

The CGCC Community Arts Program Conservatory for the Arts is an exciting program that offers music education classes for youth, ages 8-18. If you have or know of a youth who is interested in learning more about music, call the CGCC Community Arts Program at 305.448.7421, x 120. Learn More