Saturday, September 20, 2025
12 鈥� 5 p.m.

Join 91成人导航鈥檚 Jazz Studies Department for an annual 91成人导航 Jazz Improv Workshop. This hands-on learning experience is for high school and junior college  students and music educators who are looking to expand their knowledge of jazz improvisation, theory, listening skills and performing in small ensembles (combos). We welcome all skill levels from beginners to experienced. Our guest artist is New Orleans-based bassist and composer Amina Scott, who will work with students in masterclasses and perform with the 91成人导航 Jazz Ensemble in a closing concert.

Join us!

Deadline: September 15, 2025.

Registration is free but required. Based on your information, you will be placed in one of the three improv class levels:

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Guest Artists
Amina Scott

New Orleans-based composer and performer, Scott is an electric and acoustic bassist with a style of her own. During her master classes at 91成人导航, she will help you develop and enhance improvisational skills. She will also perform with 91成人导航 Big Band in a concert concluding the day.

Bassist Amina Scott

Learn with the jazz studies faculty

12 pmCheck-in (Buck Hall)
12:30 pm    Welcome and faculty performance
1 pmInstrumental clinics
2 pmMaster class with Amina Scott
3:30 pmImprovisation sessions (beginning, intermediate, advanced)
5 pm   Closing
7:30 pmConcert: 91成人导航 Jazz Ensemble with Amina Scott (Faye Spanos Concert Hall)

Contact us

Joe Mazzaferro

Associate Professor of Practice in Jazz and Associate Director of Jazz Studies

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