Hello and Welcome to the CCDA Vocal Jazz Page,
Here you can find many helpful resources and links. Please let me know how I can assist you, or if you have any suggestions to add to this page. Feel free to contact me regarding your needs, concerns, and ideas for vocal jazz in our state.
Repertoire Resources
Independent Arrangers/Publishers
Some of the best, most innovative vocal jazz arrangements are produced by self-published artists. The arrangers/composers listed below are producing cutting-edge, exciting repertoire for vocal jazz ensembles and beyond.
| Jennifer Barnes | www.jenniferbarnesmusic.com |
| Rosana Eckert | www.rosanaeckert.com |
| Matt Falker | www.mattfalker.com |
| Jeremy Fox | www.jeremyfox.net |
| Kerry Marsh | www.kerrymarsh.com |
| Phil Mattson | www.philmattson.com/arrangements |
| Darmon Meader | www.darmonmeader.com |
| Paris Rutherford | www.parisrutherford.com |
| Jason Smith | www.jasonalexsmith.com |
| Roger Treece | www.rogertreece.com |
| Michele Weir | www.micheleweir.com |
| The Real Group | https://therealgroup.se/shop |
| New York Voices | https://newyorkvoices.com/storearrangements/ |
| Groove For Thought | http://www.grooveforthought.com/#music |
California Vocal Jazz Festivals
Links to websites are included where available
| Upland High School Vocal Jazz Festival | October | Upland |
| Cuesta College Vocal Jazz Festival | November | San Luis Obispo |
| Sacramento State Vocal Jazz Festival | December | Sacramento |
| Folsom Jazz Festival | January | Folsom |
| Columbia College Vocal Jazz Festival | March | Sonora |
| SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival | March | Valencia |
| Santa Cruz Jazz Festival | March | Santa Cruz |
| Point Loma Nazarene Vocal Jazz Festival | March | San Diego |
| Oceanside Jazz Festival | March | Oceanside |
| Mt. Sac High School Workshop/Festival | March | Walnut |
| Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival | April | Monterey |
| Fullerton Jazz Festival | April | Fullerton |
Vocal Jazz Workshops and Camps for Students and Educators
- Long Beach Vocal Jazz Academy
- Northern California Vocal Jazz Academy
- Stanford Jazz Workshop
- Jazz Camp West
- Jam Camp West
- SMV Vocal Jazz Camp
- New York Voices Summer Camp
Jazz Educator Professional Organizations
- Jazz Education Network (JEN) – hosts national jazz conference every January
- California Alliance for Jazz (CAJ) – hosts the California All State Jazz Choir
- National ACDA Vocal Jazz Repertoire & Resources Page