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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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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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Richard Barone, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music Faculty Member, Debuts New Book about Music Scene in 1960's Greenwich Village

Lessie Vonner, Jazz '15, is Changing the World of Trumpet

New Faculty Achievements from Across The New School Include Fellowships, Grants, and More

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Upcoming Performances

Thursday, November 10 to Thursday, December 1, 1:00 PM

Conversations on Creative Skills for Community Development

Stemming from the Creative Skills for Community Development course in the College 's Performing Arts' Arts Management and Entrepreneurship program, this series of three presentations organized by Hatu ...
Arnhold Hall

Sunday, November 13 to Sunday, December 18, 6:00 PM

College of Performing Arts Graduating Student Recitals Fall 2022

Join us for recitals by graduating students from Mannes School of Music and the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. See the weekly schedules below for more information!
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Wednesday, November 30 to Wednesday, November 30, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Rebekah Heller - Trio

The Stone Residencies:Rebekah HellerNovember 30 - December 3Rebekah Heller (bassoon)Joshua Rubin (clarinet)Isabel Lepanto Gleicher (flutes)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric hom ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, December 1 to Thursday, December 1, 1:00 PM

A Conversation on Creative Skills for Community Development with Tom Finkelpearl

This event is open to New School students, faculty, and staff only.Stemming from the Creative Skills for Community Development course in the College 's Performing Arts' Arts Management and Entrepreneu ...
Ernst C. Stiefel Hall at Arnhold Hall

Tuesday, December 6 to Tuesday, December 6, 12:00 PM

Lunchtime Concert Series

Presented by the Mannes School of Music and the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, this lunchtime concert series takes place on afternoons throughout the academic year and gives current College of ...
Ernst C. Stiefel Concert Hall at Arnhold Hall

Tuesday, December 13 to Tuesday, December 13, 12:00 PM

Lunchtime Concert Series

Presented by the Mannes School of Music and the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, this lunchtime concert series takes place on afternoons throughout the academic year and gives current College of ...
Ernst C. Stiefel Concert Hall at Arnhold Hall

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