Starting at age 10, Colburn offers private instruction in jazz and classical saxophone with our renowned faculty.
To begin the process for saxophone lessons, please submit an inquiry form.
For students seeking performance experience, the Community School offers a variety of ensembles to build performance technique, collaboration, and a sense of community with other players.
Made up of two ensembles of sequential skill level, the band program accommodates players from beginning to advanced. The program uses engaging repertoire to focus on music reading and ensemble skills.
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The Community School has several instrumental ensembles, including small combos and a Big Band each devoted to the performance of jazz repertoire and the development of musical concepts, improvisations, and compositions.
Colburn’s Adult Jazz Workshops consist of musicians who are proficient on their instruments and experienced in jazz studies. Various styles of jazz repertoire are explored and learned aurally along with discussion of theory and approaches to improvisation. This ensemble is a great opportunity to grow individually and as a cohesive unit in an encouraging, challenging environment. All instruments, including strings and vocalists, are welcome.
No rehearsals on 10/27 and 12/1. The final concert will take place on 12/15 at 5:30 pm in Mayman Hall.
Audition required for new students. Email Liz Kinnon at lkinnon@colburnschool.edu.
For intermediate to advanced students. For approval, please contact Harvey Pittel at hpittel@colburnschool.edu for permission to enroll.