About the Circle

Seinan Jazz College is the official jazz circle of Seinan Gakuin University. Members who love jazz come together to rehearse every week, perform at live events throughout the year, and respond to external performance requests.

Our fundamental policy is "no experience required, no audition." Many members picked up their first instrument after entering university. We're a community that values the joy of making music over technical perfection.

We have facilities for both combo (small ensemble) and big band (large ensemble) formats, and we take on a wide variety of music centered on jazz standards. We also actively participate in off-campus events, including the Kyushu Jazz Festival.

~50 Members
3×/week Regular Practice
Tue · Thu · Sat Practice Days
Multiple Lives & Concerts/year

What We Do

Regular Rehearsals
We rehearse Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at Seinan Kaikan. Beyond pre-event prep, we listen to each other's playing and exchange feedback to grow our skills. Free sessions and casual musical hangouts between members are also a big part of circle life.

Lives & Concerts
We perform multiple times a year at various scales — from internal showcases to public concerts and jazz festivals.

External Performance Requests
We accept requests for community events, campus ceremonies, and more. A great opportunity to gain real performance experience.

Camps
We occasionally hold intensive rehearsal camps where members spend extended time focused on music and building deeper bonds.

General Meetings
Once a month, all members gather for announcements and information sharing — with birthday celebrations and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Annual Schedule

Jan Rehearsals for Annual Concert
Feb Camp (varies by year) / Annual Concert
Mar Internal Showcase / Graduation Party
Apr Recruitment / Joint Welcome Live / SJC Welcome Live / New Member Welcome Party
May Rehearsals for Music no Hi no De
Jun Music no Hi no De / Rehearsals for Kyushu Jazz Festival
Jul Rehearsals for Kyushu Jazz Festival
Aug Kyushu Jazz Festival
Sep Oto-Pro
Oct
Nov Campus Festival / Music no Yube / Homecoming Day
Dec Year-end Party

Instruments You Can Play

Click a card below to learn about each instrument's role in jazz, its characteristics, and tips for beginners.