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Adult Programs

Adult Ensembles

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.

Jazz Ensemble 1

2 Sections

Jazz Ensemble 1

Put theory into practice by learning jazz standards while developing improvisation and ensemble skills.

Jazz Ensemble 2

2 Sections

Jazz Ensemble 2

This ensemble builds on the foundation of Jazz Ensemble 1, formerly known as the Beginning Jazz Ensemble.

Jazz Standards for Gigs

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.

Music of the Masters

3 Sections

Music of the Masters

Dig into the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, and other jazz masters.

Piano Trio

5 Sections

Piano Trio

Develop performance skills in the piano, bass, and drums trio format.

Guitar Trio

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/6 – 8/10 (6 weeks) Performance Date 8/17

Guitar Trio

Hone your skills in the classic jazz guitar trio format (guitar, bass, and drums).

Blues and Groove Ensemble

Summer 2023 (2 sections)

Blues and Groove Ensemble

The Blues and Groove Ensemble provides an opportunity to play a wide array of blues.

Contemporary Groove Ensemble

Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Performance Date: 8/21

Contemporary Groove Ensemble

This ensemble explores a wide range of groove-oriented contemporary styles ranging from neo-soul, and R&B, to hip-hop jazz and beyond.

Funk Ensemble

Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks) Performance Date: 8/22

Funk Ensemble

From James Brown to Prince, Sly and the Family Stone to Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder to Earth, Wind & Fire, The Meters to Herbie Hancock, we get down and funky in this ensemble.

Improv Zoo Ensemble: Games and Tools for Creative Growth

Thursdays, 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/6 – 8/10 (5 weeks) no class 8/3

Improv Zoo Ensemble: Games and Tools for Creative Growth

We all improvise in daily life, yet we often feel stuck or inhibited when playing music.