The Jazzschool Adult Music Program offers a diverse range of weekly ensembles for beginning, intermediate, and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists.
At the end of each quarter, our ensembles perform in the Jazzschool Student Performance Series, a free event open to the public. Friends and family are welcome.
Ensemble placement requires a brief audition to ensure you’re matched with the right group for your skill level. Follow the audition guidelines and application steps to get started.
Jazzschool Adult Programs are open to anyone 18 and older. More information about Jazzschool Adult Ensembles can be found at jazzschool.org/community-programs/jazzschool-ensembles/.
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Fall 2026 (3 sections)
Jazz Ensemble 1
Put theory into practice and expand your jazz vocabulary.
Fall 2026 (3 sections)
Jazz Ensemble 2
Expand your skills in jazz improvisation and ensemble performance.
Fall 2026 (3 sections)
Piano Trio
Develop your musicianship in the classic piano, bass, and drums format, with a focus on interaction, groove, improvisation, and repertoire.
Mondays 8:15–9:45 pm, 9/21–11/30; No class 11/23; Performance: TBD
Guitar Trio
Develop your skills in the classic jazz guitar trio format of guitar, bass, and drums.
Fall 2026 (3 sections)
Jazz Standards for Gigs
Develop the repertoire, stylistic fluency, and practical bandstand skills needed for jazz gigs and jam sessions.
Fall 2026 (3 sections)
Music of the Masters
Explore the compositions of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, and other major jazz composers in an advanced small-group setting.
Fall 2026 (2 sections)
Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
Develop your improvisation, phrasing, time feel, and ensemble skills through focused work on jazz standards and related repertoire.
Tuesdays 8:15–9:45 pm, 9/22–12/1; No class 11/24; Performance: 12/8
Contemporary Jazz Ensemble
Explore the groove-oriented sounds of contemporary jazz, funk, soul, and fusion through the music of artists such as George Benson, Marcus Miller, Grover Washington Jr., Yellowjackets, and others.
Wednesdays 8:15–9:45 pm, 9/23–12/2; No class 11/25; Performance: 12/12
Fusion Ensemble
Explore the intersection of jazz, rock, funk, and other contemporary influences in this advanced ensemble for experienced players.
Thursdays 8:15–9:45 pm, 9/24–12/3; No class 11/26; Performance: 12/10
Hard Bop Ensemble
Explore the soulful, swinging sounds of mid-century hard bop through the music of Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith, and others.