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In the Preparatory School Jazz Department, students develop the skills necessary for understanding the jazz traditions of improvisation, accompaniment, arranging, ensemble leadership, and musicianship. Students study classic and contemporary jazz literature as well as its African and European roots. Jazz classes teach composing, writing, singing, ear training, and performing.

Students can begin learning with lessons and ensemble, supported by jazz classes such as Jazz Theory I, Introduction to Jazz Ear Training, and History of Jazz.

David Zoffer, Jazz Department Chair
Jamie Stewardson, Assistant Jazz Department Chair
 

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Donny McCaslin: Second Line Sally

Youth Jazz Orchestra led by Ken Schaphorst performs Donny McCaslin's "Second Line Sally" live in Jordan Hall.

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Tito Puente: Oye Como Va

Youth Jazz Orchestra led by Ken Schaphorst performs Tito Puente's classic "Oye Como Va" live in Jordan Hall.

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Traditional: Down By The Riverside

Youth Jazz Orchestra led by Ken Schaphorst performs the traditional spiritual Down by the Riverside live in Jordan Hall.

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