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Summer Jazz Composers Workshop

For summer 2020, this workshop has been combined with the Summer Jazz Improv Workshop and will run remotely as the Summer Jazz Improv and Composers Workshop from July 13-24.

Rich Shemaria, Director

An intensive, 5-day workshop for intermediate and advanced level students, the course examines composition, arranging and orchestration techniques for jazz ensembles. Students will write their own compositions during the workshop that will be performed on the final day. Daily classes and lectures will be held by the NYU Steinhardt Jazz Studies Program composition faculty consisting of Alan Broadbent, Gil Goldstein, Alan Ferber and Rich Shemaria and special guest artist, saxophonist & composer Tom Scott. Private lessons with the faculty will be available by request.

Program Dates

July 13 – July 17, 2020

Application Deadline

Session 1: March 31, 2023 *Limited availability
Session 2: April 14, 2023

Costs and Fees

$55 (Non-Refundable Application Fee)
$850 (Tuition)
$449 (On-Campus Housing and Required Meal Plan)
Scholarships and Financial Aid Available

Intended For

College and Professional

Courses

Daily classes and lectures will be held by the NYU Steinhardt Jazz Studies Program composition faculty consisting of Alan Broadbent, Gil Goldstein, Alan Ferber, and Rich Shemaria and special guest artist, saxophonist & composer Tom Scott. Private lessons with the faculty will be available by request.

Faculty

Audition Requirements

Please submit full ensemble scores and accompanying mp3s/recordings of two or three original compositions or original arrangements. Scores should be formatted as pdfs.

Costs and Fees

Costs, payment procedures, scholarships, cancellation/refund policy, and financial aid details for our summer programs.

Housing Information

All you need to know about NYU summer program housing including rates, meal plans, services, and check-in/out.

International Student Information

An application checklist and information on English proficiency testing, visas, and health insurance for students from outside the United States.

Contact Us

Program Administration
Summer Programs
212 998 5438
mpap.summer@nyu.edu

Academic Content
Dr. Dave Schroeder
Jazz Studies
Director
212 998 5446
ds38@nyu.edu