JAZZ PERFORMANCE AND
EDUCATION CENTRE

JPEC recognizes and supports all under-represented individuals,
including Black, Indigenous and People of Colour.

JAZZ WORKSHOP

FOR STUDENTS 13 to 20

Keeping Jazz Alive

NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.

July 31 - August 4, 2023

Limited Enrollment

Work with pro mentors.
Learn ensemble work.
Jam with friends.
Scholarships available.

Details and Application Form: Link

JPEC and the ROM
The Royal Ontario Museum has asked JPEC to present a series of concerts to showcase emerging jazz artists this . We have been pleased to work with the ROM over the summer with JPEC musicians on the new free first floor of the museum.

URGENT - Volunteers /Directors Wanted
Due to JPEC’s expanding initiatives, we require volunteers for various aspects of program creation and implementation. If interested, send a brief message to: raymondkoskie@rogers.com

Keeping Jazz Alive
JPEC is proud to present an addition to our popular “Keeping Jazz Alive“ Series, a jazz video by Alex Bird (v) and Ewen Farncombe (p). Enjoy!
Link

Jazz Student Scholarship Fund Winners - 2022
The Rochelle Koskie Jazz Student Scholarship Fund has awarded $2,500 to each of the following student musicians in recognition of their creative jazz compositions:
- Teri Parker, York University
- Sean Irvine ,University of Toronto
- Jacob Diamond, Humber College
- Arend Tigchelaar, Mohawk College
Link

Canadian Teacher Magazine, Summer Edition
Online Music Programs
JPEC

The Jazz Performance and Education Centre (JPEC) develops music programs for kids. (Link)

Kids Beat
JPEC's ONLINE
WORKSHOP SERIES
Sandra Thomas

Sandy Thomas,
JPEC's Outreach Director,

What Music Means for Kids
JPEC is fortunate to meet directly with students in schools to bring them exciting, interactive jazz programs. We know that music does more than entertain—that many experts have shown how it affects the brain in much the same way that physics does Link.
But sometimes for a child, it's just entertainment. Here's what a group of (age) said about a JPEC in-school workshop headed by one of JPEC's regular instructors, Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo.

- "I like the stories that the teacher told…they were very inspiring."
- "Sometimes listening to teachers is not very interesting, but when Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo told us what we will do, and in general how he approached, it was very cool and it was interesting to listen to him."
- “I was really interested and felt engaged."
- "I enjoyed it very much and would like to do it again."
- "I felt happy and excited because of Joaquin's positive energy going through (the) room."
- "It was very fun and interactive. I really enjoyed it and how everyone had to work together."
- "I felt excited as it is not everyday that you meet someone as talented as Mr. Nunez."

Jazz Drums and More

JPEC is thrilled to present and offer to all school teachers, a very exciting online Education Outreach program for K-12 students. Link

New KidsBeat Series: "What is Jazz?", for kids ages 10 to 12.
A new Series produced for JPEC by Tim Shia, noted jazz musician, composer, for kids 10 to 12 years old, tracing the history and sounds of Jazz from its very beginnings.

Workshop #1: Jazz is What? Link

Workshop #2: What is Improvisation? Link

Workshop #3: What are Some Jazz Styles? Link

Workshop #4: What Makes Improvisation Possible? Link

Drumming with Mr. Chris for Grades K to 5 featuring online percussion classes with instruments you can make in your own home.

Workshop #1: Make your own Drumming Kit Link

Workshop #2: Using your voice Link

Workshop #3: Different sounds from the same drum Link

JPEC presents a video prepared by Carn Davidson 9 and 1Vision Production studio.

The Gift (by William Carn) can be seen and heard here.

Try Again (by William Carn) can be seen and heard here.

Code Breaking (by William Carn) can be seen and heard here.

Click here Events to find out how they did it.

Keeping Jazz Alive

Even though the pandemic has declined, JPEC continues to showcase emerging talent in the Toronto area as part of our commitment to newer musicians and trends. Following are the latest groups to be featured in Keeping Jazz Alive.
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Alex Bird and Ewen Farncombe

Alex Bird (singer) and Ewen Farncombe (pianist): Link

Virginia MacDonald and Lucian Gray

Virginia MacDonald (clarinet) and Lucian Gray (guitarist): Link

Diana Panton Trio
Rwg Schwager
Diana Panton (vocalist), Don Thompson (piano) and Reg Schwager (guitar): Link

Luis Deniz and Teri Parker

Presenting saxophonist Luis Deniz and pianist Teri Parker: Link

Laura Anglade and
Jonathan Chapman
Jonathan Chapman and Laura Anglade
Jazz vocalist Laura Anglade is currently making a name for herself on the Canadian jazz scene and Jonathan Chapman is an award winning bassist, composer and band leader: Link

Majoko and Marzotto
Joe Sealy and Dom Thompson
As part of JPEC’s mandate to feature emerging jazz artists, we are thrilled to present as part of this ongoing video Series, the exciting vocalist, Joanna Majoko, accompanied by the wonderful guitarist, Andrew Marzotto.
Joanna has appeared at many Toronto events, including the 2020 Toronto Online Summer Festival, presented by Toronto Jazz Festival and JAZZ.FM91.
To read more about these artists and to watch their video recorded specially for JPEC , please visit the link: Link

Kalabash
A Toronto based contemporary jazz sextet that features some of the finest jazz musicians in the City, a true "Art" project, performing two original Afro Cuban jazz pieces and a Don Grolnick jazz standard for this series. Link

Alexander Brown Trio
Alexander Brown (trumpet), Bernie Senensky (piano), Dave Young (bass) Link

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Jazz Performance and Education Centre

Officially incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit charitable organization, JPEC was born when jazz aficionados Raymond and Rochelle Koskie assembled a committee of fellow enthusiasts, who, over the course of 10 years has committed itself to jazz by:

- Petitioning for a full-time, non-profit performing Music/Arts Hub in Toronto, including a detailed plan as to how this could benefit Toronto.
- Coordinating the support of a group of non-profit arts organizations towards this goal.
- Solidifying an education outreach program that sends musicians to conduct workshops in schools with little or no music program.
- Presenting over 50 concerts in the past decade to a strong jazz fan base.