Jazz Program

Jazz study is offered on all instruments and in voice at all levels and for all ages. Please see our private lessons page for more information. 
 
The following ensembles are intended to give vocal students and instrumentalists an opportunity to develop skills in performance and technique at the very highest level. Specialized private studio instruction is also available for all instruments.
 
Jazz Combo 
This small group ensemble ( one on a part) will teach players styles and techniques used in playing jazz. Learn the elements of improvisation, and build skills on your instrument. A great opportunity for musicians of all ages to play and perform in a positive, non-competitive environment, intended to compliment private lessons and other learning experiences. A placement audition is required.
Class time: ThursdayS 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Length: 60 minutes/14 weeks
Tuition:  $255
Instructor: Russ Ryan

New Hampshire Youth Jazz Ensemble
Open rehearsals on September 13 - all are welcome! 
A fast paced, high-level jazz performance ensemble consists of the area's top high school (and the occasional middle school) jazz musicians. This ensembles primary focus is on developing the student’s technique, improvisational skills and deepening their understanding of jazz. Challenging repertoire will include standard, classic and modern jazz charts. Instrumentation to include saxophone, (doubling preferred) trumpet, trombone, tuba, bass, (electric and acoustic preferred) guitar, piano, drums, and vibraphone. Besides great improvisers, we seek STRONG CLASSICAL PERFORMERS with an interest in jazz as well! 
 
Conductor:  Carl Benevides
Ages:   Grades 9 - 12
Monday 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuition $460 Sept. - May

 
New Hampshire Junior Jazz Band
Junior Jazz Band is a fun, focused, and supportive environment for younger intermediate musicians. Open to all instrumentalists, winds, strings, and percussion. Junior Jazz will provide the opportunity to develop jazz techniques and styles and introduce students to improvisation. Come explore this new opportunity at the Music School!

Instructor: Carl Benevides
Class Time:
Monday 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Ages: Grades 6 - 9
Tuition: $240 Sept. - May
 
 Photo credit:  Michelle Gagne Trull
 
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