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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.
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performances a year by students and faculty

250
enrolled students

250
full-time and part-time faculty
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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.

School of Jazz and Contemporary Music students dazzle at Bern

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Eddie, BFA Jazz Performance '12, a School of Jazz and Contemporary Music alumnus, takes risks that develop his craft and broaden his repertoire.

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Upcoming Performances

Wednesday, March 29 to Wednesday, March 29, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Adam Rudolph - Adam Rudolph & Alexis Marcelo Duet

The Stone Residencies:Adam RudolphMarch 29 - April 1 Alexis Marcelo (piano, electric keyboards) Adam Rudolph (handrumset, percussion, electronic processing)The Stone at The New School serves as an art ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, March 30 to Thursday, March 30, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Adam Rudolph - Adam Rudolph Solo Percussion & Electronics

The Stone Residencies:Adam RudolphMarch 29 - April 1Adam Rudolph (handrumset, vocal, percussion, electronic processing)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for ex ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, March 31 to Friday, March 31, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Adam Rudolph - Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Adam Rudolph Trio

The Stone Residencies:Adam RudolphMarch 29 - April 1Dave Liebman (soprano sax, piano) Billy Hart (drum set) Adam Rudolph (handrumset, piano, percussion, electronic processing)The Stone at The New Scho ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, April 1 to Saturday, April 1, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Adam Rudolph - Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Adam Rudolph Trio

The Stone Residencies:Adam RudolphMarch 29 - April 1Dave Liebman (soprano sax, piano) Billy Hart (drum set) Adam Rudolph (handrumset, piano, percussion, electronic processing)The Stone at The New Scho ...
Glassbox Theater

Tuesday, April 4 to Tuesday, April 4, 8:00 PM

TECH FORWARD: Electronic Performing Arts Showcase

The use of new technology as a medium for creative expression has taken center stage at the College of Performing Arts. TECH FORWARD is a concert series that showcases this new technology-infused tren ...
Glassbox Theater at Arnhold Hall

Wednesday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 5, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Brian Marsella - Eye for the Critical Puzzle Piece

The Stone Residencies:Brian MarsellaApril 5 - April 8Brian Marsella (piano, keys, percussion)Sae Hashimoto (vibraphone, percussion)Cyro Baptista (percussion, vocals)Tim Keiper (percussion, ngoni)The S ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, April 6 to Thursday, April 6, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Brian Marsella - Brian Marsella Solo

The Stone Residencies:Brian MarsellaApril 5 - April 8Brian Marsella (piano)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde artists, where th ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, April 7 to Friday, April 7, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Brian Marsella - Trio

The Stone Residencies:Brian MarsellaApril 5 - April 8Brian Marsella (piano)Trevor Dunn (bass)Kenny Wollesen (drums)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experi ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, April 8 to Saturday, April 8, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Brian Marsella - Quartet

The Stone Residencies:Brian MarsellaApril 5 - April 8Brian Marsella (piano) Ben Goldberg (clarinet) Michael Formanek (bass) Ches Smith (drums)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric ho ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Micah Thomas - Trio

The Stone Residencies:Brian MarsellaApril 12 - April 15Micah Thomas (piano) Kalia Vandever (trombone) Lesley Mok (drums)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for e ...
Glassbox Theater

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