Calhoun Summer Institute

Summer Jazz Workshop 

The Calhoun Jazz Workshop is a one-week intensive series of classes designed to provide an immersion and/or introductory experience for high school students to the world of jazz improvisation and music.

Students will form ensembles and learn the basics of improvisation and jazz; explore jazz history by listening to significant recordings and viewing performances; learn fundamentals of music theory necessary for improvisation; and above all, get a chance to make music with other students.  The Workshop is open to players of all instruments and will feature accomplished instructors in brass and woodwinds, as well as a rhythm specialist.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Students: 14-18 years old (entering 9th-12th grades and 2010 graduates; students should have some playing ability)
Enrollment: Limited to 20 students
Program Dates:  June 2011 (TBD); public performance TBD.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Tuition: $750 (does not include lunch)
Deposit: $300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot.
Location: The Calhoun School, 81st St, 433 West End Avenue @ 81st Street. 

FACULTY

Victor Lin, Artistic Director: jazz pianist and violinist 
Lynn Gruenewald: jazz flutist, composer, arranger
Aaron McLendon: drummer, composer
 See artist bios.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact David Alpert, Director of Calhoun Performing Arts Summer Institute, The Calhoun School, 433 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10024, 646-666-6353.