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Jazz Lab: Players and Educators Workshop

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June 22–June 28, 2025

Rediscover the world of jazz through an immersive workshop tailored to educators and adult musicians, featuring classes, rehearsals, and a culminating performance.

Learn from NEC faculty and guest artists while refining your skills, exploring pedagogy, and engaging with vital topics for performers and educators. Elevate your artistry and connect with the vibrant jazz community at NEC.



Registration Deadline:

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis as space allows. With limited spaces, early application is strongly encouraged.

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Learn More about Jazz Lab

2025 Jazz Lab Faculty

Henrique Eisenmann, Piano

Lihi Haruvi, Saxophone

Tim Lienhard, Trombone

Farayi Malek, Voice

Peter Moffett, Drums

Ken Schaphorst, Trumpet/Composition

David Zoffer, Piano

Subject to change.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition: $1950
Registration/Application Fee: $50
Housing and Meals: $1250

Jazz Lab tuition includes all programmatic activities for Jazz Lab 2025. Participants can choose to commute as day students or board on NEC’s campus in double-occupancy rooms in the NEC Student Life and Performance Center dormitories, which are modern living spaces with incredible city views. Additional evening activities are planned for boarding students.

Housing includes all meals for the week. Day students can purchase a meal plan for the week.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop welcomes a range of musicians with varying levels of jazz experience. If you’re a band director teaching jazz as part of your curriculum but don’t have extensive experience in the genre, this program will provide valuable insights and hands-on learning.

We also welcome avocational players who have a basic understanding of improvisation but may not consider themselves experts. Players and educators with advanced skills in Jazz will also find plenty of new opportunities to learn in this program.

However, this program is not designed for complete beginners on an instrument. Participants should have foundational playing skills and some familiarity with jazz concepts to fully engage in the experience.

Daily Schedule

Learn what to expect from each day at Jazz Lab! Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

9–10 a.m.Instrumental Class

Students will meet with their instrumental faculty for a group workshop on their preferred instrument.
10:15–11:30 a.m.Small EnsembleStudents are placed into small ensembles based on a placement interview where faculty assess the best ensemble fit for each participant. Ensembles are made to place musicians together based on level.
11:3a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Practice TimeTime to practice music from small ensembles and work on their instrument.
12:30–1:30 p.m.LunchLunch in The Green Room Café, NEC’s on-campus dining hall.
1:45–2:45 p.m.Elective Class
Elective classes include improvisation workshops, composition/music writing, and advanced rhythmic training.
3–4:15 p.m.Master ClassEach day a different faculty or guest artist will give a master class on a range of topics.
4:15–6 p.m.Free Time & Private LessonsMore time to practice, hang out, or take a private lesson.
6–7 p.m.DinnerDinner in The Green Room Café.
8 p.m.Evening Concert & Group Hang

Faculty concerts each night, including off-campus concerts at Boston Jazz clubs.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact us at ee@necmusic.edu.

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