Jazz is a unique, interactive musical art form. Masterful jazz performances rarely just happen. They are the result of improvisational talent, practice, and carefully honed skills developed through education through the Clef Prep Jazz Music Education Program

Your musically inclined children can learn to be creatively adventurous and free through jazz education classes being taught by dedicated master-level professional musicians at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz.

2024-2025 Clef Preparatory Jazz Music Academic Calendar

CPJMA FALL TRIMESTER
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Saturday, December 14, 2024
Class times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Recital: December 14, 2024
Recital: Start Time 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

No Classes: Thanksgiving Weekend-November 30, 2024

CPJMA WINTER TRIMESTER
Saturday, January 11, 2025 – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Class times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Show Case Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

CPJMA SPRING TRIMESTER
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Class times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Recital Saturday, June 14, 2025
Recital Start Time 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

No Classes:
Easter Holiday: Saturday, April 20, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 24, 2025

CLEF PREP SUMMER JAZZ CAMP (Two Sessions)
Monday, July 7, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 202
Class times: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Monday, July 14, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025
Class times: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Recital: July 18, 2025
Recital Time 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Clef Prep I

Music Theory I                 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Piano Lab I                          11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Ensemble I                          1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Private Lessons recommended

Clef Prep II

Music Theory II                9:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Piano Lab II                        11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Ensemble II                        1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Private Lessons recommended

Clef Prep Intro

Music Theory I                 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Piano Lab I                          11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Private Lessons required

(for students who are not at the level to participate in ensemble)