Jazz Orchestra with Neal Kirkwood

Participants will study the fundamentals of Jazz under the direction of Neal Kirkwood and give a culminating performance for parents and friends. In their course of study, children will:

  • learn tunes by jazz masters like Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and others;
  • learn the basics of improvisation, blues, swing, and playing together as an ensemble;
  • learn to express themselves through music!

MONDAYS
4:30 - 6:00 PM

Winter Session: January 10 - March 21

Fee:  $225 for 9 sessions

Ages: 10 and up

Location: NDI Studio, 594 Broadway room 805
(Between Houston and Prince Streets)
New York City

Each student must have their own instrument and at least 1 years experience.

To register, please contact Samantha Belth at sbelth@nationaldance.org or 212-226-0083 ext 211.


Jazz Orchestra

Photos from final performance: April 7, 2010


Neal Kirkwood

has been making music with NDI since 1990. He is a composer and pianist, serving as a band leader and arranger for the Neal Kirkwood Octet, the Chromatic Persuaders, and the Discovery Orchestra.