The Jazzschool offers weekly ensembles for beginning, intermediate, and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists, covering a wide range of styles to suit your musical preferences.
Our ensembles perform in the Jazzschool Student Performance Series at the end of each quarter, which is free and open to the public. So invite your friends, family, and anyone else who loves great music to come and see you shine!
You’ll need to go through a placement audition but don’t worry; it’s just a formality to make sure you’re placed in the right ensemble for your skill level. Just follow the audition requirements and application instructions, and you’ll be on your way!
Adult Programs are for age 18 and up. More info about Jazzschool Ensembles here. You may use the filters below to refine your search.
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Jazz Ensemble 1
Put theory into practice by learning jazz standards while developing improvisation and ensemble skills.
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Jazz Ensemble 2
This ensemble builds on the foundation of Jazz Ensemble 1, formerly known as the Beginning Jazz Ensemble.
3 Sections
Piano Trio
Develop performance skills in the piano, bass, and drums trio format.
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 12/7 (11 weeks) no class 11/23
Guitar Trio
Hone your skills in the classic jazz guitar trio format (guitar, bass, and drums).
4 Sections
Jazz Standards for Gigs
Develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs through the study and performance of common jazz styles, including swing, bossa nova, jazz waltz, and ballads.
3 Sections
Music of the Masters
Dig into the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, and other jazz masters.
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Susan Muscarella Ensemble
Develop improvisation and ensemble skills in this intermediate-level jazz combo.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 9/20 – 12/6 (11 weeks) no class 11/22
Fusion Ensemble – Music of Jeff Beck
A high-energy, electrified fusion ensemble focusing on the music of iconic jazz-rock guitarist Jeff Beck.
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/21 – 12/7 (11 weeks) no class 11/23
Hard Bop Ensemble
Study and perform music melding bebop with R&B, gospel, and the blues as developed by mid-century masters including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith, and others.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 9/18 – 12/4 (11 weeks) no class 11/20
Monk and Coltrane Ensemble
Study and perform music from the repertoire of jazz masters Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane in this challenging ensemble.