Performances + Events
Jazz Lab
June 29–July 5, 2025
Jazz Lab is a week-long creative music program unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Musicians ages 13–18 work with world-class faculty and guest artists in small ensembles, instrumental workshops, and masterclasses, and enjoy incredible performances.
“Absolutely an incredible experience with insanely talented and warm staff and such an inspiring group of young musicians.” – 2023 Jazz Lab Participant
Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, January 31, 2025
The registration deadline has passed, but we are still accepting registrations. Please register today!
Summer Program Webinar
Join us for a webinar on January 14 to learn more about Jazz Lab and other summer opportunities for young musicians.
There will be plenty of time for Q+A — please bring any questions you have for NEC’s Director of Adult Education, Dr. Christopher Bush 01, ’03 MM!
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2025 Jazz Lab Faculty
Henrique Eisenmann, Piano
Lihi Haruvi, Saxophone
Tim Lienhard, Trombone
Ken Schaphorst, Trumpet/Composition
Additional faculty to be announced soon!
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $1,550
Housing and Meals: $1,004
Day Student Meal Plan Fee: $180
Health Fee: $42
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.
Financial aid opportunities are available for accepted students.
Daily Schedule
Learn what to expect from each day at Jazz Lab! Please note that this schedule is based on the 2024 program and is subject to change.
| 9–10 a.m. | Instrumental Workshop |
| 10:15–11:30 a.m. | Small Ensemble |
| 11:45–12:45 p.m. | Jazz Styles Course |
| 12:45–1:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:45–2:45 p.m. | Elective Courses |
| 3–4:15 p.m. | Master Class |
| 4:15–6 p.m. | Free/Practice Time |
| 6–7 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7–7:45 p.m. | Collaboration Hub/Jam |
| 8–9 p.m. | Artist Concerts |
