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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.

College of Perfoming Arts present Brecht and Weil's musical comedy Happy End

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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, October 4 to Wednesday, October 4, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Fred Frith - Duos and Trios

The Stone Residencies:Fred FrithOctober 4 - 7Fred Frith (electric guitar)gabby fluke mogul (violin)Nava Dunkelman (percussion)*Please note that admission for this show is $25The Stone at The New Schoo ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, October 5 to Thursday, October 5, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Fred Frith - Normal

The Stone Residencies:Fred FrithOctober 4 - 7Fred Frith (home-made instruments) Sudhu Tewari (home-made instruments) Cenk Ergün (electronics)*Please note that admission for this show is $25The Stone a ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, October 6 to Friday, October 6, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Fred Frith - Duos and Trios

The Stone Residencies:Fred FrithOctober 4 - 7Fred Frith (home-made instruments, percussion) Ikue Mori (electronics) Nate Wooley (trumpet)*Please note that admission for this show is $30The Stone at Th ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, October 7 to Saturday, October 7, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Fred Frith - Truth Suite (compositions for electric guitar and harp)

The Stone Residencies:Fred FrithOctober 4 - 7Truth Suite (compositions for electric guitar and harp)Fred Frith (electric guitar) Zeena Parkins (harp)*Please note that admission for this show is $30The ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, October 11 to Wednesday, October 11, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Theresa Wong - Quartet

The Stone Residencies:Theresa WongOctober 11 - 14Nava Dunkelman (percussion, voice) Fred Frith (electric guitar, voice) Carla Kihlstedt (violin, voice) Theresa Wong (cello, voice)The Stone at The New ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, October 12 to Thursday, October 12, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Theresa Wong - Duo

The Stone Residencies:Theresa WongOctober 11 - 14Theresa Wong (cello, voice) Sean Meehan (percussion)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and ava ...
Glassbox Theater

Friday, October 13 to Friday, October 13, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Theresa Wong - Duo

The Stone Residencies:Theresa WongOctober 11 - 14Theresa Wong (cello, voice) Joan La Barbara (voice)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avan ...
Glassbox Theater

Saturday, October 14 to Saturday, October 14, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Theresa Wong - TRIO—Improvised Music in Just Intonation

The Stone Residencies:Theresa WongOctober 11 - 14TRIO—Improvised Music in Just IntonationChris Brown (keyboard & electronics) Zeena Parkins (harps & electronics) Theresa Wong (electric guitar, cello, ...
Glassbox Theater

Wednesday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 18, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Patricia Brennan - Solo

The Stone Residencies:Patricia BrennanOctober 18 - 21Patricia Brennan (vibes)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde artists, where ...
Glassbox Theater

Thursday, October 19 to Thursday, October 19, 8:30 PM

The Stone at The New School Presents: Patricia Brennan's Electro-Acoustic Project MOCH

The Stone Residencies:Patricia BrennanOctober 18 - 21Patricia Brennan (vibes) Noel Brennan (drums, percussion, electronics) Keisuke Matsuno (guitar)The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-cent ...
Glassbox Theater

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