12pm Jazz ensemble (ages 14+)

Saturdays 12pm - 1pm, 9/6/2025 - 6/13/2026

One of the best ways to improve jazz skills is to play in a small group setting! Directed by professional NYC jazz musicians, this intermediate/advanced jazz ensemble focuses on building vocabulary for improvisation, developing a deeper understanding of harmonic devices, increasing jazz standard repertoire, and learning to actively participate in a small jazz ensemble. Students will also have frequent performance opportunities at the Brooklyn Music School Theater and at public events such as the NYC Marathon, allowing them to gain experience and build confidence! Ages 14+

1pm jazz ensemble (ages 14+)

Saturdays 1pm - 2pm, 9/6/2025 - 6/13/2026

One of the best ways to improve jazz skills is to play in a small group setting! Directed by professional NYC jazz musicians, this intermediate/advanced jazz ensemble focuses on building vocabulary for improvisation, developing a deeper understanding of harmonic devices, increasing jazz standard repertoire, and learning to actively participate in a small jazz ensemble. Students will also have frequent performance opportunities at the Brooklyn Music School Theater and at public events such as the NYC Marathon, allowing them to gain experience and build confidence! Ages 14+.

2pm middle school jazz ensemble (ages 10-13)

Saturdays 2pm - 3pm, 9/6/2025 - 6/13/2026

Guided by professional NYC jazz artists, this class for intermediate jazz students explores the world of jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. In a positive and supportive learning environment, students will develop their abilities to hear jazz, to learn the relationship between basic scales and chords, and to gain the skills and confidence to express themselves through improvisation. Students will also have frequent performance opportunities, allowing them to gain invaluable experience and create wonderful memories onstage!

adult vocal jazz ensemble (ages 18+)

Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, 9/9/2025 - 1/27/2026

This vocal jazz ensemble is open to singers of all experience levels and abilities! Join us for weekly rehearsals that will cover concepts including healthy vocal technique, ear training, style, and the importance of rhythm, intonation, tone, blend, and balance within an a contemporary vocal ensemble. This class will use jazz, popular, and contemporary repertoire to explore these topics, and will culminate in a final performance!

Tuesday night adult jazz ensemble (ages 18+)

Tuesdays 7-8:30pm, 9/9/2025 - 1/27/2026

Directed by professional NYC jazz musicians, Adult Jazz Band focuses on building vocabulary for improvisation, developing a deeper understanding of harmonic devices, increasing jazz standard repertoire, and learning to actively participate in a small jazz ensemble. This ensemble will also have frequent performance opportunities at the Brooklyn Music School Theater and at public events such as the Beer & Beats Festival, allowing participants to gain invaluable performing experience and build confidence!

Thursday night adult jazz ensemble (ages 18+)

thursday 6:30 -8pm, 9/4/2025 - 6/18/2026

Directed by professional NYC jazz musicians, Adult Jazz Band focuses on building vocabulary for improvisation, developing a deeper understanding of harmonic devices, increasing jazz standard repertoire, and learning to actively participate in a small jazz ensemble. This ensemble will also have frequent performance opportunities at the Brooklyn Music School Theater and at public events such as the Beer & Beats Festival, allowing participants to gain invaluable performing experience and build confidence!

To register and get more information, please contact Wind Department chair Jeff Newell at jnewell@brooklynmusicschool.org.