JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is excited to announce our 2024 – 2025 classes! The JAZZ HOUSE Montclair welcomes new adult instrumental and vocal students of all levels and abilities, from beginners to professionals. Program offerings include award – winning ensembles, master classes, GRAMMY Award – winning guest artists, jam sessions, and more!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pre – placed ensembles, October 6, 2024 through May 2024
- Skill – Based Electives designed to give you a deep dive into the creative world of composition, the thrill of improvisation
- Adult Jazz Vocal Ensemble – Join the Chorus!
Instrumental Classes
COMMUNITY BIG BAND
SUNDAYS 7:15 – 8:45 PM | Ed Palermo
Returning with renewed passion and enthusiasm this fall is our adult community big band, led by the charismatic Ed Palermo. Open to students of all levels, Palermo uses custom arrangements, from big band swing to the music of Frank Zappa, to complement the talents of each performer.
SMALL COMBO
SUNDAYS 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Andy McKee + Dan Pratt
WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Dan Pratt
WEDNESDAYS 7:15 – 8:45 PM | Nikara Warren
Small Combos explore the art of improvisation, interaction, and performance while engaging in the advanced study of the jazz idiom. Perfect for part-time players, former boppers, instrumentalists new to jazz or seasoned veterans returning to their roots. Take your playing to another level!
Vocal
ADULT VOCAL WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAYS 5:15 – 7:15 PM | Kate Baker
WEDNESDAYS 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Kate Baker
Calling all grownups who love to sing! This class explores the art of solo and choral singing, plus provides comprehensive instruction in jazz theory and history. Designed to develop the artist and create a repertoire to perform or record with, the class will focus on vocal technique, phrasing and storytelling, arranging tunes for the specific artist, how to lead a band and get what you want from the musicians. All singers from novice to advanced welcomed!
2024 – 2025 Tuition
- Small Combo $1,300
- Community Big Band $1,300
- Vocal Workshop $1,300
- Electives $875
