The Jazz Worship Weekend is an immersive experience where I serve as a guest composer and clinician. I can  optionally serve as guest artist (piano) or conductor. 

• Jazz choral workshops & rehearsals with your choir
• Expert coaching on jazz phrasing, rhythm, and ensemble singing
• Personalized jazz coaching for your band
• A Jazz Worship Service or Concert featuring your choir
• Optional: I can also accompany on piano, lead worship from the piano, or perform my sacred jazz combo arrangements

The goal? A powerful, inspiring worship service that blends jazz’s energy with traditional musical elements.

Many churches worry about this—but the feedback is usually overwhelmingly positive! I can understand your hesitation—I served for 12 years as a worship pastor in a traditional church. One year I got up the courage to create a jazz outreach worship service we called “Baptists, Blues, and Bebop” for the Wichita Jazz Festival. 

It became an annual event for us, and many commented how much they loved not only having so many guests, but the fresh, joyful energy those arrangements brought to very familiar, traditional hymns. Many of these arrangements are now published and now serve as suggested repertoire for Jazz Worship Weekends.

Investment varies based on location and package. Jazz Worship Weekends start at $3500.

What’s included in the base package?

• Consultation to customize the experience for your choir’s needs
• Director access to Craig for ongoing support
• Guest artist residency with choir rehearsals, coaching, and performance direction
• A full Jazz Worship Service or Concert featuring your choir

Upgrade options:

• Jazz Mass performance (for advanced choirs)
• Live accompaniment by me as a pianist
• Custom jazz arrangement for your choir

I understand that budgets can be tight, which is why many churches and universities fund this through a combination of resources:

• Church & Music Ministry Budgets – Many churches already have a budget for special music events
• Wealthy Donors & Sponsors – Church benefactors and choir supporters often fund meaningful worship experiences. (I have a Sponsor a Jazz Worship Weekend Guide to help with this!)
• University Guest Artist Grants – If you’re at a university, you may have access to faculty development funds or artist-in-residence grants.

Let’s talk—I can offer ideas on how you might successfully fund this experience!

I’m currently booking Jazz Worship Weekends and Jazz Mass Experiences for 2025-2026.

I recommend reserving your date as early as possible—especially if you’re considering a special service, concert season, or guest artist series.

To check availability, contact me or schedule a quick call [link to calendar].

You’ll sing beautiful, accessible jazz-infused sacred music that’s appropriate for worship and choral performance.

Repertoire may include:

• Jazz arrangements of traditional hymns
• Sacred jazz choral works (including my original compositions)
• Gospel-infused jazz spirituals

I tailor the music selection based on your choir’s needs and ability level to ensure a fantastic and meaningful experience.

Step 1: Schedule a free consultation to discuss your choir’s needs.
Step 2: Select your preferred weekend & program package.
Step 3: Book your Jazz Worship Weekend and start preparing for an unforgettable experience!

📩 Contact me to get started!

The Jazz Mass is an approximately 30 minute choral work for SATB voices (divisi) with rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) and horns (trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone). 

Commmissioned by the Wartburg College Castle Singers, Dr. Jane E. Andrews, director, and funded by the Ruth Weidler '58 Drape Music Fund, the Castle Singers performed Jazz Mass at a North Central ACDA conference and throughout a European tour. The Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble has performed Jazz Mass to standing ovations on two separate occasions, and performed portions of Jazz Mass at the national Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in Atlanta.

Jazz Mass was composed with the intent to be the jazz equivalent of Robert Ray's “Gospel Mass.” With an English text adapted from the traditional mass, it also includes familiar Latin phrases. Each movement is a contrasting jazz style, highlighting the diversity of emotion found within the mass and within jazz itself.

The Jazz Mass Concert Weekend is an immersive experience where I serve as a guest composer and clinician. I can  optionally serve as guest artist (piano) or conductor. 

• Jazz choral workshops & rehearsals with your choir
• Expert coaching on jazz phrasing, rhythm, and ensemble singing
• Personalized jazz coaching for your band
• A concert featuring your choir performing the entire Jazz Mass (25 minutes).
• Optional: I can also accompany on piano, conduct, or perform sacred jazz combo arrangements

The goal? A once in a lifetime concert experience that that will delight your choir and audience alike.

Investment varies based on location and package. Jazz Mass Concert Weekends start at $5000. 

What’s included in the base package?

• Full Conductor's Score, Choral Scores, and Parts for Jazz Combo and horns 
• Digital Individual Vocal Part Rehearsal Tracks
• Instrumental Accompaniment (Backing) Tracks
• Director Access to Craig for any style or interpretation questions
• Guest artist residency with choir rehearsals, coaching, and performance direction
• A full concert performance featuring your choir

Upgrade options:

• Live accompaniment by me as pianist
• Custom jazz arrangement for your choir

I understand that budgets can be tight, which is why many universities and churches fund this through a combination of resources:

• Church & Music Ministry Budgets – Many churches already have a budget for special music events
• Wealthy Donors & Sponsors – Private benefactors and choir supporters often fund unique musical experiences. (I have a Sponsor a Jazz Mass Concert Weekend Guide to help with this!)
• University Guest Artist Grants – If you’re at a university, you may have access to faculty development funds or artist-in-residence grants.

Let’s talk—I can offer ideas on how you might successfully fund this experience!

I’m currently booking Jazz Mass Concert Weekends for 2025-2026.

I recommend reserving your date as early as possible—especially if you’re considering a festival, concert season, or guest artist series.

To check availability, contact me or schedule a quick call [link to calendar].

Step 1: Schedule a free consultation to discuss your choir’s needs.
Step 2: Select your preferred weekend & program package.
Step 3: Book your Jazz Mass Concert Weekend and start preparing for an unforgettable experience!

📩 Contact me to get started!