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JAZZ
Directed by celebrated jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur, this unique program is designed for singers and instrumentalists of all levels, from beginners to advanced students. We offer ensemble classes as well as private instruction. Our faculty members are some of the top jazz musicians in the City, here to provide you with a fun and satisfying learning experience that can’t be found anywhere else in New York.

Jazz Open House: 9/24/07, 7 pm
Jazz Recitals: 2/10/08, 5:30 pm, 5/18/08, 5:30 pm


INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ
Instrumental and vocal students develop improvisational skills on their specific instruments by using basic scales and chords in conjunction with jazz repertoire.

SUN 7–9 pm
Fall 10/7/07–1/13/08,
Spring 2/3/08–5/11/08
(No class 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 4/20, 4/27)

Instructor: Tardo Hammer

12 weeks: $340
($310 w/private lessons)


JAZZ GUITAR AND HARMONY
An insight into jazz harmony as it relates to the guitar. Students will learn to construct chord voicings, play chord progressions and "comp" on jazz standards (play accompaniment arrangements). Additionally, students will study a variety of intros and endings useful in an ensemble setting, as well as arrangements for solo (unaccompanied) guitar.

MON 4:30-5:30 pm
Summer June 16 - July 21

Instructor: Roni Ben-Hur Visit his website.

6 weeks: $90


JAZZ IMPROVISATION AND HARMONY
By learning to recognize and use scales, advanced chord voicing and the basic harmonic progressions used in jazz, instrumental and vocal jazz students construct solos and develop their own repertoire. The class also concentrates on developing the student's knowledge of their instruments and their technique using jazz exercises developed by Barry Harris. The course includes performance opportunities and most meetings include jam sessions.

MON 5:30 –7:30 pm
Summer June 16 - July 21

Instructor: Roni Ben-Hur Visit his website.

6 weeks: $170


JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed for singers of all levels. Topics include leading a band, writing lead sheets, selecting repertoire, communication with the audience and stage presence. An accompanist is provided for each class and the workshop culminates in a recital (with rhythm section) at the end of the semester. Maximum eight students.

SUN 5–7 pm
Fall 10/7/07–1/13/08,
Spring 2/24/08–6/1/08
(No class 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 4/20, 4/27)

Instructor: Tardo Hammer

12 weeks: $340
($310 w/private lessons)



JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists expand their repertoire, play arrangements as part of a group, and receive coaching. The ensemble performs in a recital at the end of each semester. Maximum eight students.

MON 7:30–9:30 pm
Summer June 16 - July 21

Instructor: Roni Ben-Hur Visit his website.

6 weeks: $170


JAZZ PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Private lesson registration is ongoing. Students may register for 7 or 14 lessons at a time. Piano, guitar, percussion, winds and voice available. Please contact Registrar at 212 501 3360 for private lesson rates.


Other Music Courses for Adults:
Private Lessons
Group Piano
Group Voice
Group Instrumental
Chamber Music
Kaufman Pops Choral Workshop
Nashir! The Rottenberg Chorale
Music History
Music Theory
Sight-Singing
Dalcroze
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