Pham loves the school so much that he enrolled in as many classes as he could, from theory to bebop to jazz history. He's learned from musicians he admires at the school, including Jeff Denson, Gerald Cleaver, and Mimi Fox, one of his favorite guitarists.
Students and alumni say the CJC gave them the chance to build a foundation in jazz, play alongside talented faculty, and grow into the musicians they are today.
Phillips said in 2014, about 70 students were enrolled in CJC's degree program. By the fall of 2023, that number had dropped to 20 students.
The CJC announced the end of the degree programs in July, but made the decision to offer it one final semester to give students and faculty enough notice. The school is also helping students transfer credits.
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