The Texas Jazz Educators Association

The Texas Jazz Educators Association

The objective of the Texas Jazz Educators Association is to promote the education, performance, and appreciation of jazz in Texas. 

Now accepting registration for the February 12, 2025

TJEA Jazz Symposium at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

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Members

Members

We are looking for active members who not only have a stake in making sure that Jazz is a continued part of our past, present and future, but also members that have a passion for making sure that jazz education never leaves our schools. Member benefits include Jazz Director Symposiums, TJEA Newsletter, School Grant Program, Jazz Information Resources, Support for Jazz Education, Become a leader in Jazz Education and more! If you're interested in a new membership in TJEA, please email webmaster@tjea.org for a membership application and payment link, prices start at $10.

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Latest News

  • TJEA JAZZ SYMPOSIUM 2025!

    Wednesday, January 22, 2025
     Register Here!

  • 2024-25 All-State Jazz Etudes Released!

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024
     TMEA All-State Jazz Etudes can be found at this link. Options to download the entire packet or specific instruments. Downloads should include the music PDFs and mp3 recordings. If you have any issues please contact Alex Parker at alex_parker@baylor.edu. Happy practicing everyone!!

  • Register Now for TJEA 2024 Symposium!

    Sunday, January 28, 2024
     Join us for our annual TJEA Jazz Symposium just prior to the TMEA Clinic and Convention in San Antonio, TX! This year's Sympsosium will be held on February 7, 2024 and will feature a great mix of jazz pedagogues! Mike Kamuf, Tonia Williams, Scotty Barnhart, Ellen Rowe, and Joseph Jefferson will all share their knowledge on a range of topics. Don't miss this incredible opportunity... Read More

  • Register for 2023 TJEA Symposium!

    Thursday, January 19, 2023
     Make your plans to join us for the annual TJEA Jazz Symposium on February 8, 2023 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center! The Symposium will feature presentations by Rodney Whitaker, Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State Univiersity; Sammy Miller, from Sammy Miller and the Congregation; and Phil Alvarado, retired music educator. Make sure to register today!Register here!

  • Congratulations to our new officers!

    Thursday, July 21, 2022
     CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OFFICERS!We are proud to present the executive board for the Texas Jazz Educators Association, effective July 1, 2022.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any one of these officers, contact us using the link on the website, or send an email to webmaster@tjea.org.President: Matthew HederickPresident-Elect: Jesse EspinosaSecretary: James CookTreasurer: Heather MenschDirectors: Preston Pierce, Mark... Read More
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Join The Association

Join The Association

By joining TJEA, you will have a voice and a leadership role in the continued enhancement of jazz instruction and learning throughout our state. Active members have the opportunity to make their voices heard, share ideas and successes, and become a part of a network of jazz educators in your community.



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