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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.

Collaborate with Artists from the Past

The New York Public Library Archives opens its doors to Performing Arts students.

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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

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

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

School of Jazz and Contemporary Music Faculty and Alumni Are Recognized by Jazz Journalists Association

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Upcoming Performances

Friday, August 23, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Matana Roberts Schema V and VI

Liberty Ellman (guitar) Matana Roberts (sax) The Stone Residencies Matana Roberts Aug 20–24 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-gard ...
Glass Box Performance Space

Saturday, August 24, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Matana Roberts Schema VII and VIII

Vijay Iyer (piano) Matana Roberts (sax) The Stone Residencies Matana Roberts Aug 20–24 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde art ...
Glassbox Theater

Tuesday, September 3, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Du Yun + Ok Miss Side A

Du Yun, Ok Miss: Aakash Mittal (winds) Nich Olas Farrell (guitar, bass) Grey McMurray (guitar) Shayna Dunkleman (drums) Ballad, folk, from upcoming new album “Iron ❤️.” The Stone Residencies Du Yun S ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Du Yun + Ok Miss Side B

Du Yun, Ok Miss: Aakash Mittal (winds) Nich Olas Farrell (guitar, bass) Grey McMurray (guitar) Shayna Dunkleman (drums) Punk, instrumental from upcoming new album “Iron ❤️.” The Stone Residencies Du ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, September 5, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Shayna Dunkleman and Du Yun

Shayna Dunkleman (drums, electronics) Du Yun (vox, piano) The Stone Residencies Du Yun Sept 3–7 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant- ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, September 6, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Raven Chacon, Ryan Muncy and Du Yun

Raven Chacon (electronics) Ryan Muncy (sax) Du Yun (vox, electronics) The Stone Residencies Du Yun Sept 3–7 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimenta ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, September 7, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Du Yun + Ok Miss

Du Yun, Ok Miss: Aakash Mittal (winds) Nich Olas Farrell (guitar, bass) Grey McMurray (guitar) Shayna Dunkleman (drums) New material from Yushu, Tibet. The Stone Residencies Du Yun Sept 3–7 The Ston ...
Glassbox Theater

Sunday, September 8, 12:00 PM

New Jazz Trumpet Workshop with Dave Douglas and Alex Sipiagin

The Festival of New Trumpet Music offers a special workshop with trumpeters Dave Douglas and Alex Sipiagin: 12-2pm workshop 3pm Meet Jimmy Owens and other festival honorees 5pm performance The Festi ...
Glassbox Theater

Tuesday, September 10, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Zeena Parkins Trio

Ingrid Laubrock (sax) Tom Rainey (drums) Zeena Parkins (harp) The Stone Residencies Zeena Parkins Sept 10 - 14 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experime ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, September 11, 8:30 PM

The Stone Presents Zeena Parkins New Composition for Brass Sextet and Improvisers

Tilt Brass Ensemble (3 trombones, 3 trumpets) Nels Cline (guitar) Zeena Parkins (harp) The Stone Residencies Zeena Parkins Sept 10 - 14 The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home a ...
Glassbox Theater

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