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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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130
performances a year by students and faculty

250
enrolled students

250
full-time and part-time faculty
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.

Students from Drama, Jazz, and Mannes present Cabaret

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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

Friday, June 2 to Friday, June 2, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Sofía Rei - Andariegos: South American Songbook

The Stone Residencies:Sofía ReiMay 31 - June 3Sofía Rei (vocals)Jorge Glem (cuatro)Franco Pinna (drums and percussion)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for exp ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, June 3 to Saturday, June 3, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Sofía Rei - John Zorn Masada Book III: Keter

The Stone Residencies:Sofía ReiMay 31 - June 3Sofía Rei (vocals, looper, charango)JC Maillard (saz bass, stomp box)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experi ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, June 7 to Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Ben Goldberg - Duets

The Stone Residencies:Ben GoldbergJune 7 - June 10Ben Goldberg (clarinet)Thomas Morgan (bass) The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-gard ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, June 8 to Thursday, June 8, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Ben Goldberg - Invisible Guy + Visible Guest

The Stone Residencies:Ben GoldbergJune 7 - June 10Ben Goldberg (clarinet)Daniel Jodocy (invented instruments) Hamir Atwal (drums) Michael Coleman (keyboards)The Stone at The New School serves as an ar ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, June 9 to Friday, June 9, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Ben Goldberg - Ben Goldberg's Glamorous Escapades

The Stone Residencies:Ben GoldbergJune 7 - June 10Ben Goldberg (clarinet) Steve Cardenas (electric guitar) Ben Allison (bass) Allan Mednard (drums)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centr ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, June 10 to Saturday, June 10, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Ben Goldberg - Microdose

The Stone Residencies:Ben GoldbergJune 7 - June 10Ben Goldberg (clarinet)Matt Hollenberg (electric guitar) Trevor Dunn (bass) Kenny Grohowski (drums)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-cen ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 14, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Greg Cohen - Lage-Cohen Duo

The Stone Residencies:Greg CohenJune 14 - June 17Greg Cohen (bass)Julian Lage (guitar)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde artist ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, June 15 to Thursday, June 15, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Greg Cohen - Robinson-Cohen Duo

The Stone Residencies:Greg CohenJune 14 - June 17Greg Cohen (bass)Scott Robinson (reeds)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde arti ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, June 16 to Friday, June 16, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Greg Cohen - Event Horizon

The Stone Residencies:Greg CohenJune 14 - June 17Greg Cohen (bass)Panda Rontop Padin (voice)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, June 17 to Saturday, June 17, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Greg Cohen - Elias Stemeseder-Greg Cohen Duo

The Stone Residencies:Greg CohenJune 14 - June 17Greg Cohen (bass)Elias Stemeseder (piano)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde ar ...
Glassbox Theater

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