Jazz Forum Student Ensemble • 2024 Winter/Spring Program

Note: You must register your interest before enrolling. The Ensemble Director will then contact you with more information. Day and time of classes may be adjusted depending on students’ schedules.

HOW TO JOIN:
· Learn more about the program on our website.
· To participate in the ensemble, first register your interest.
· Applying for a Scholarship? Then please fill out this form as well.

Welcome to Jazz Forum Arts’ program for aspiring young musicians (grades 5-12). We offer music students the opportunity to become Jazz improvisers.

Students will explore Jazz while playing in a group setting of their peers. These ensembles give students a chance to learn the tools of improvisation, melodic development and basic Jazz harmony using a repertoire of blues and jazz standards.

We welcome all interested students!

ABOUT THE JFSE 2024 WINTER/SPRING PROGRAM

The program runs Jan 29-Apr 15.

The 11-week program includes nine weekly classes and two performances at the close of the semester: one at the Jazz Forum and a community service concert.

We offer Beginner and Intermediate ensembles:

• For the Beginner ensemble students should have at least one year of experience on their instrument and knowledge of fingerings and major scales.
• For the Intermediate ensemble students should have a minimum of two years experience, knowledge of major scales and fingerings and be comfortable reading music.

Day and time of classes may be adjusted depending on students’ schedules. Register your interest before enrolling. The Ensemble Director will then contact you with more information.

Program Overview

• Two semesters per year
• For students, grades 5-12
• Two ensembles: Beginner & Intermediate
• 11 weeks, including two end-of-semester concerts
• 90 minute sessions
• Held on stage at the Jazz Forum: 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY