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Train with legendary artists who become your mentors.

Produce groundbreaking music
Play new clubs, classic venues, and New York institutions.

Engage in intensive collaborations.
Join the most rigorous, demanding, and respected jazz and contemporary music conservatory in the world.

At the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, you can develop your skills, confidence, and identity under the guidance of legendary musicians. With a selection of 80 ensembles recast every semester, the school offers you the opportunity to play the kind of music you want to make, with different kinds of musicians, under the direction of award-winning artists. Our New York City location offers you opportunities to perform every night of the week. There is no single pathway — you chart your own course.
Areas of Study

Bass

Drums

Guitar

Piano and Keyboard Instruments

Trumpet, Trombone, and Horn

Saxophone

Strings

Vocal Performance
130
performances a year by students and faculty

250
enrolled students

250
full-time and part-time faculty
In memory of Roy Hargrove, New School alumnus, friend, and great trumpeter
The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School mourns the loss of our alumnus and friend, the legendary trumpeter Roy Hargrove.
A multiple Grammy and DownBeat Award winner, Roy Hargrove was one of the finest musicians of his generation. His trumpet playing was as good as it gets, no matter what the style.

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Faculty

Jane Ira Bloom with a student.

Our Distinguished Faculty
Here the world's leading contemporary and jazz musicians serve as mentors, helping students develop confidence and freedom of expression.

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Life as an Artist in NYC

Home to one of the world's most creative communities, New York offers limitless opportunities to perform across the city and engage with premier artists.

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Artists and Work

Improvisation is in our DNA and on display through the broad range of student performances taking place on campus and around New York City.

Practice Change with Art

Arts Management and Entrepreneurship student tells the story of her country through music and collaboration.

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Eddie Barbash

Eddie, BFA Jazz Performace '12 The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, takes risks that both bolster his craft and repertoire.

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News

New School Students Share Excitement for New Academic Year

Kenta Shimakawa, Jazz '18, Debuts First Album “Glimpse”

CoPA Faculty, Alumni, and Students Make Waves in DownBeat's Annual Critics' Poll

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Upcoming Performances

Tuesday, September 24, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Fred Frith Trio

Fred Frith (guitar) gabby fluke-mogul (violin) Nava Dunkelman (percussion) The Stone Residencies Fred Frith Sept 24 - 28 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community fo ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, September 25, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Fred Frith Trio with special guest Ikue Mori

Fred Frith (guitar) Jason Hoopes (bass) Jordan Glenn (drums) Ikue Mori (electronics) The Stone Residencies Fred Frith Sept 24 - 28 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and co ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, September 26, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Fred Frith Trio with special guest Lotte Anker

Fred Frith (guitar) Jason Hoopes (bass) Jordan Glenn (drums) Lotte Anker (sax) The Stone Residencies Fred Frith Sept 24 - 28 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and communit ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, September 27, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Fred Frith Trio with special surprise guest

Fred Frith (guitar) Jason Hoopes (bass) Jordan Glenn (drums) plus special surprise guest The Stone Residencies Fred Frith Sept 24 - 28 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home an ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, September 28, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Fred Frith Trio with special guest Evelyn Davis and a special surprise guest

Fred Frith (guitar) Jason Hoopes (bass) Jordan Glenn (drums) Evelyn Davis (keyboards) and a special surprise guest The Stone Residencies Fred Frith Sept 24 - 28 The Stone at The New School serves as ...
Glassbox Theater

Sunday, September 29, 8:00 PM

Dave Douglas & Kris Davis present Pyroclastic Devotion: Improvisations and Devotions

Trumpeter Dave Douglas and pianist Kris Davis team up for the first time for an engaging and electrifying program of new compositions and improvisations. Playing music from their recent releases, Doug ...
Glassbox Theater

Tuesday, October 1, 4:00 PM

The Jazz and Gender Series: The Girls in the Band

Now in its second year, the Jazz and Gender Series explores equity in music and how jazz continues to play a role in a broader cultural shift. Each session, led by members of the New School community ...
School of Jazz Performance Space, Room I531, Arnhold Hall

Tuesday, October 1, 8:30 PM

The Stone featuring Brian Marsella '00

Performers: Brian Marsella (piano, keys) Jon Irabagon (saxes)
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 PM

The Stone featuring Brian Marsella '00

Gatos do Sul Brian Marsella (piano) Itai Kriss (flute) Mark Feldman (violin) Jon Irabagon (tenor sax, clarinet) Pablo Aslan (bass) Kenny Grohowski (drums) Cyro Baptista (percussion)
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, October 3, 8:00 PM

(Un)Silent Film Night: The Fog of War with Live Orchestra

The College of Performing Arts in partnership with the Philip Glass Institute presents the first-ever live performance/screening of The Fog of War by Errol Morris with music by Philip Glass performed ...
Tishman Auditorium - U100 University Center - 63 Fifth Avenue

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