The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program provides an opportunity for young musicians to learn from some of the best jazz musicians in the world.

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program: an overview

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program is a four-week intensive jazz training program for high school and college students. The program is open to students of all levels of playing experience, from beginner to advanced. The program offers instruction in jazz theory, ear training, improvisation, and small and large ensemble playing. In addition, there are daily master classes, clinics, and concerts featuring some of the world’s leading jazz artists. The program culminates in a final concert performance by all the participants.

The program’s goals and objectives

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program is a two week educational and performance-based program for jazz musicians of all levels. The primary goal of the program is to provide an immersive experience in which participants can learn from and play with some of the world’s most renowned jazz musicians. In addition to performance opportunities, the program offers clinics, master classes, and private lessons.

The program is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists, ages 16 and up. Admission is based on an audition process, which includes an audio or video recording and an interview with the program director.

The program’s curriculum

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program is a two-week intensive jazz program that takes place at the renowned music school in New York City. The program is open to all instruments and vocalists, and features a curriculum that is designed to educate and challenge students of all levels.

The program begins with a week of theory and ear-training classes, followed by a week of performance workshops. Students will have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading jazz musicians, as well as participate in master classes, private lessons, and concerts. The program culminates with a student concert featuring original compositions and improvisations.

The program’s faculty

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program’s faculty is comprised of some of the most highly respected and renowned jazz educators in New York City. The program’s goal is to provide a comprehensive education in jazz performance and improvisation, with an emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and communication.

The program’s faculty includes:
-Dr. Ron Carter, Chair of the Jazz Studies Department at The Juilliard School and world-renowned bassist
-Dr. Billy Hart, internationally acclaimed drummer and member of the Jazz Studies faculty at NYU Steinhardt
-Ms. Geri Allen, world-renowned pianist, composer, and member of the Jazz Studies faculty at the Manhattan School of Music
-Mr. Jerry Bergonzi, world-renowned saxophonist and member of the Jazz Studies faculties at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music
-Mr. Rufus Reid, Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, educator, and co-founder/co-director of the Bass Collective

The program’s students

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program is open to all students age 13-18. The program provides an intensive two-week jazz curriculum taught by some of the most renowned jazz educators in the world. Students have the opportunity to participate in master classes, private lessons, jazz band, and combo rehearsals, as well as weekly clinics and concerts. The program culminates in a public concert featuring the togetherness band, combo, and other soloists.

The program’s performances

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program will be presenting two performances this summer. The first performance will take place on July 7th at the Eisenhower Park Band Shell, and will feature the work of Duke Ellington. The second performance will take place on August 11th at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center, and will feature the work of Miles Davis.

The program’s alumni

Since its inception in 1968, the Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program has been attended by some of the most influential and innovative jazz musicians of our time. Alumni of the program have gone on to perform with some of the most famous names in jazz, including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Wynton Marsalis. They have also been featured on Grammy-winning recordings and have won prestigious awards such as the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition.

The program’s impact

Since it was founded in 1997, the Jazz Summer Program at the Bloomingdale School of Music has had a profound impact on the jazz landscape in New York City. The two-week program brings together some of the city’s most talented young musicians to receive intensive instruction from world-renowned jazz artists.

Each year, the program culminates in a series of public performances that showcase the students’ skills and provide them with valuable experience playing on some of the city’s most prestigious stages. The program has also produced a number of recordings, which have received critical acclaim from jazz critics and fans alike.

In addition to its impact on individual musicians, the Jazz Summer Program has also helped to foster a greater sense of community among jazz musicians in New York City. The program provides an important networking opportunity for up-and-coming musicians, and it has helped to create an environment in which jazz can flourish.

The program’s future

The Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program is at a crossroads. The program, which has been in operation for over 20 years, is in danger of being shut down due to financial difficulties. The program is beloved by its students and faculty, but it is facing an uncertain future.

The program’s future depends on the support of the community. The school is currently seeking donations to help fund the program. If you would like to make a donation, please visit the school’s website.

The program’s supporters

Since its inception in 2008, the Bloomingdale School of Music Jazz Summer Program has enjoyed the support of many generous individuals and organizations.

Without their help, the program would not be possible. We are especially grateful to the following supporters:

-The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
-The New York City Department of Education
-The New York State Council on the Arts