Classes for

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Online Adult Jazz Ensemble*

The jazz ensemble is a place where students can explore music in the jazz tradition, particularly bebop, post-bop, Latin, and Brazilian styles. 

Students will learn improvisation through the study and performance of jazz and blues. All instruments are welcome. At least one year of instrumental study and the ability to read music are prerequisites. 

Online Adult Jazz Ensemble*
  • FOR AGES
    18-Up years
  • CLASS
    Ensemble
  • LENGTH
    17 weeks*
$527 per semester*
*Summer semester courses are shorter and reduced in price. Select a section to learn more.
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Spring 2024
Day
Times
Instructor
Start Date
Tue
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Michael Cochrane
02/06/24

Summer 2024*
Day
Times
Instructor
Start Date
Tue
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Michael Cochrane
07/09/24

What you will learn

All instruments get involved in improvising! Players learn a jazz standard together then explore the world of improvising over chord changes and in longer solo sections. 

Group Setting

Students are in a supportive group environment to allow safe exploration without the nerves of being on stage as a performer.

Repertoire

Students explore music in all jazz genres - bebop, post-bop, latin and Brazilian jazz.

Performance

The jazz ensemble is invited to play at multiple events throughout the semester for Bloomingdale's community.

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BECAUSE MUSIC MATTERS

MUSIC EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES

We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.

We offer Need-based financial assistance

Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.