2024 – 2025 SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM!
JAZZ HOUSE NYC, part of the Trinity Youth Afterschool program, expands 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.
PAGE ONE + PAGE TWO ENSEMBLE
(BEGINNER ENSEMBLE)
Learn how to play an instrument! These exciting programs includes three components: a loaner instrument to kickstart your musical journey, access to weekly small group lessons and jazz ensemble experience. Join to learn your choice of saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, piano or guitar.
All instrumentalists are enrolled in lesson groups on their instrument and our Page One Ensemble led by Nikara Warren!
ENSEMBLES
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*
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!
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
works on repertoire spanning from the Great American Songbook to the intricate fusion melodies of today, led by the great, Steve Wilson.
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
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!
JAZZ HOUSE STRiNGS
provide 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!
Vocal Jazz 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
This class provides students with expansive instruction in a Big Band setting, playing a wide variety of intricate arrangements and music from legendary jazz composers.
*no audition needed!
ELECTIVES
RHYTHMS MAKERS
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
Learn how to play the guitar in a friendly, inviting, and fun ensemble!
Piano Ensemble
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!
Giglet Bootcamp + Music Theory
Are you interested in being on the list of recommended student artists that JAZZ HOUSE books for special events? Check out our Giglet Bootcamp, led by JAZZ HOUSE Alum, Birsa Chaterjee!!
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 Mondays.
MONDAY LESSONS
Saxophone (alto, tenor, bari), Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
TUESDAY LESSONS
Piano (beginner 1), Woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone), Brass (trumpet, trombone)
WEDNESDAY LESSONS
Piano, Flute, Violin
THURSDAY LESSONS
Piano (beginner 2 + intermediate), Guitar
