The JAZZ HOUSE, in collaboration with Trinity Church, opens a new campus: JAZZ HOUSE NYC, located at Trinity Commons in lower Manhattan. JAZZ HOUSE NYC offers free small group jazz education to both new and established musicians in the NYC area. Open to all Trinity Youth. Below you will find more information on both beginner and advanced programs.
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Open to all Trinity Youth, JAZZ HOUSE NYC, part of Trinity Youth Afterschool, will expand access to free musical training and jazz education in small and large group ensembles; improvisation; novice programs for beginners, which will include use of a new instrument; jazz vocals and African drumming. Classes will take place at Trinity Commons in lower Manhattan.
ENSEMBLES
Page One Ensemble
THURSDAYS 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Page One Ensemble is the place to learn how to play an instrument! This exciting program includes three components: a loaner instrument to kickstart your musical journey, access to weekly small group lessons, and jazz ensemble experience.
Louis Armstrong Ensemble
THURSDAYS 5:00 – 6:15 PM | Louis Armstrong Ensemble picks up where Page One leaves off, and is aimed at folks who already have 1 year playing experience and want to learn more about jazz and improvisation!
ELECTIVES
RHYTHMS MAKERS
TUESDAYS | Learn the nuances of different drums, and perform in a group dedicated to rhythm! A few of the rhythms we will explore in the Drum Ensemble: West African, Cuban, Brazilian and Peruvian.
Guitar Ensemble
TUESDAYS | Learn how to play the guitar in a friendly, inviting, and fun ensemble!
Piano Ensemble
TUESDAYS | Whether you’ve never touched a piano keyboard, or you’ve played at home for months, join the Piano Ensemble and explore jazz performance in a group setting!
Rhythm Section Workshop
THURSDAYS | Develop the skills of playing in a rhythm section!
Small Group Lessons
Weekly access to small group lessons are a key component for our student’s success on the bandstand. Most of our small group lessons take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
TUESDAY LESSONS
Beginner Piano, Beginner Guitar
THURSDAY LESSONS
Piano, Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone), Brass (trumpet, trombone), Rythm Section Workout
JAZZ ACADEMY
Take your musicianship to the next level! Our Jazz Academy is among the nation’s top pre-collegiate instrumental training programs for serious-minded advanced students. Students will work with world-class jazz artists in weekly semi-private lessons, small ensembles, and Big Band to develop their skills and musical voice.SMALL ENSEMBLES
Learn how to play like the masters in small ensembles! Each of the ensembles focus on different eras and music of jazz to keep students engaged with the large variety of jazz music!
Ambassador Ensemble
MONDAYS | Ambassador Ensemble works on repertoire spanning from the Great American Songbook to the intricate fusion melodies of today, led by the great, Ron Blake and Kelly Green
Messengers Ensembles
MONDAYS | Messengers Ensembles build on the skills gained in Blues + Roots, and develop a deeper understanding of jazz improvisation and the history of the art form.
Blues + Roots Ensembles
MONDAYS | Blues + Roots ensembles explore the foundations of jazz, the BLUES! Aimed at players that are just getting their feet wet in the jazz vernacular and are looking to expand their musical voice!
Vocal Jazz Academy
Vocal Academy is aimed at vocalists who want to explore rich jazz harmonies and want to learn how to sing with a big band!
LARGE ENSEMBLES
These ensembles provide students with expansive instruction in a Big Band setting, playing a wide variety of intricate arrangements and music from legendary jazz composers.
Soulful Voices
MONDAYS | Soulful Voices is aimed at vocalists who want to explore rich jazz harmonies and want to learn how to sing with a big band!
JAZZ HOUSE STRiNGS
WEDNESDAYS | JAZZ HOUSE STRiNGS provides access to the world of jazz for young artists who have experience playing a string instrument and want to learn more about jazz and improvisation!
Afro Latin Ensemble
WEDNESDAYS | The Afro Cuban Ensemble recreates the historical Latin Jazz (aka Cubop) repertoire as well as folkloric Latin American and Salsa fundamentals
Unity Ensemble
WEDNESDAYS | The Unity Ensemble focuses on the development of players to perform in a big band setting, building skills like listening, articulation, and improvisation. Emphasis is put on performing standard big band repertoire, as well as exploring new arrangements!
52nd St Big Band
WEDNESDAYS | The 52nd St. Big Band is comprised of some of JAZZ HOUSE NYC’s most eager and talented NYC artists. Hailing from all five boroughs, this dynamite ensemble has been tackling repertoire from all corners of the jazz idiom, from historic big band charts to TV theme songs. Under the direction of Erica von Kleist, the 52nd St. Big Band has developed a diverse repertoire of musical literature from across many decades.
SMALL GROUP LESSONS
Weekly access, every Monday, to small group lessons are a key component for our student’s success on the bandstand. Once a student signs up for a music program at Trinity, they will be assigned to a weekly small group lesson.
Small group lessons including: Saxophone (alto, tenor, bari), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Flute, and Violin.
STRINGS
THURSDAYS 4:00PM – 5:15PM
This exciting program captures the essence of jazz education from a string player’s perspective. Students will learn the basics of the blues, chord structure and harmony, jazz history, improvisation and swing. Taught by a master educator and string player, the curriculum will encourage students to adopt a jazz musician mindset with regards to playing in a group, listening to each other, and being a part of a band.
