Jazz Combos at Hochstein

A quick listen to a couple of classic jazz tunes.

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Welcome Jazzers! 

The Hochstein Jazz Combo program is in its second decade of sharing "America's classical music" with young jazzers of all ages.

Join the program and experience what it's like to play in a small, tight jazz band! Not only will you learn lots of classic jazz standards, but how to play them and what your role is in an improvising, swinging ensemble.

Richard DeLaney, Coordinator and Coach

Please feel free to contact me at: Richard.DeLaney@Hochstein.org

NOTE: This ensemble will not be offered in Fall 2020.

Richard DeLaney, Coordinator and Coach

Fridays, 6:00-7:00 or 7:00-8:00 pm
advanced level

grades 7-12 and adults NYSSMA Level 4-6, or the equivalent

Jazz combos are formed of students with compatible ages and abilities. Open to strings, piano, woodwinds, guitar, electric bass, and percussion. Reading skills and the ability to sight-read are necessary. A placement audition is required and will consist of sight-reading, selected scales in 2-4 octaves from all major and minor keys, and a performance of a prepared selection. Placement auditions will be held in early September, date TBA. Call (585) 454-4596 to schedule an audition time.

Fee: $10 registration fee; $540* yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $135 each. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $432 payable in quarterly installments of $108. (Fees are as of Fall 2019.)
 

* Learn more about our Tuition Assistance by clicking here.