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program Description
Academy Jazz is our middle school jazz band for students in grades 6-8.
In weekly rehearsals, students will delve into the exciting world of jazz through both ensemble playing and improvisation to explore blues, swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban and contemporary jazz genres. Academy Jazz musicians will deepen their understanding of jazz theory and history, while unlocking their creative potential to develop their own unique improvisational voice throughout the season. Student improvisers of all levels are welcome in the program.
This ensemble is open to middle school wind and rhythm section students on saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, electric guitar, upright or electric bass, and drumset. Previous school jazz band participation is suggested, but not required.
Please email Program Director Peter Senchuk for more information about this ensemble.
SCHEDULE & TUITION
*There is a minimum enrollment of 15 students required for this class to run.*
Academy Jazz meets on Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00pm at the Elemental Music campus (1906 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica).
Tuition for the 2024/25 season is approximately $675/semester, for a total of $1,350 for the season. Tuition averages to approximately $28/hour. Participation is a year-long commitment (24 rehearsals).
Early Bird Discount for those who enroll by June 1: $50
Non-refundable deposit of $250 is due upon enrollment.
Tuition reduction is available on a sliding scale. Our Tuition Reduction Form is short & sweet. Please submit your form ASAP so we can help determine a family-friendly tuition rate for you and start making music! Payment plans are also available.
ENSEMBLE PLACEMENT
During the Academy Jazz auditions, students will be asked to play:
As many major scales as the student is able to prepare
A prepared song or solo in a jazz or concert style
Demonstrate music literacy through sight reading
Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 11. Please fill out the form below to get on our list and Program Director Peter Senchuk will be in touch.
If you would like to speak with our Translation Liaison to answer questions and provide information in Spanish, please email Juanita Devis. You can also visit our Spanish website for more information!
Si usted desea hablar con nuestra Traductora Intermediaria para que responda sus preguntas y reciba la información en español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Juanita Devis. ¡También puede visitar nuestra página de internet en español para más información!