The UJAM Society

UJAM (Universal Jazz Advocates and Mentors Society) is a non-profit which advocates, mentors, educates, and acts as a resource for the community of jazz listeners and musicians in the Greater Victoria area.

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Current Events

Summer Jazz Workshop

Annual, week-long workshop with over 100 attendees, featuring top-notch faculty.

Mass Choir

Led by Brian Tate, the workshop covers a wide range of styles in just five afternoons.

Summer Concert Series

Complimenting the workshop, three nights of double bills featuring UJAM's amazing faculty.

Monthly Club Nights

Sign up to sing or play with others at a themed event at Hermann's Jazz Club.

Young All-Stars

Local jazz musicians help motivated kids grow and give opportunities to perform live.

Jamming with UJAM

Monthly, informal Jam sessions, all are welcome. By Donation.

Ways to Give

UJAM is a registered non-profit society. Memberships and donations support our programs, events, and scholarships for young musicians on Vancouver Island.

Become a Member

Members receive discounts on UJAM affiliated show tickets. Annual dues go directly toward UJAM's programming.

Indiviual

Family

Group

$20 / year

$30 / year

$50 / year

Fill out the Membership Form

Make a Donation

Donations to UJAM are processed through the charitable giving platform CanadaHelps, which provides automatic tax receipts.

You can make a one-time gift or set up a monthly donation, and you can choose the cause you would like to support.

Donate via CanadaHelps

Scholarships

UJAM administers two annual scholarships in memory on Connie MacDonald and Mike deTurberville, supporting young vocalists and instrumentalists on Vancouver Island as they pursue further jazz education. If you'd like to contribute to a scholarship directly, you can donate to either fund through CanadaHelps.

The Connie MacDonald Scholarship

For Vocalists

Annual award for a jazz vocalist, aged 16 to 25, who is a resident of Vancouver Island.

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The Mike deTurberville Scholarship

For instrumentalists

Annual award for a jazz instrumentalists, aged 16-25, who is a resident of Vancouver Island.

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