Cecil Bridgewater in residence at Oyster Bay, Long Island.
Contact info@nyjazz.org to inquire about participation in our upcoming programs.
Funding for District 3 NYC Residencies has been provided by the Doris Duke Foundation and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund. Partial Funding for this program in Nassau County has been made possible through BOCES Arts-In-Education.
STUDENTS LEARN FROM THE MASTERS
Our school residencies are uniquely designed to meet the needs and proficiency levels of all types of students. Our faculty members are chosen based on the needs of the ensemble, and visit the school to conduct rehearsals, seminars, workshops and sectionals throughout the semester.
The program culminates with one of our faculty members joining the student ensemble at their performance. In addition, schools have also invited the NY JAZZ QUINTET to perform as well. Please see what our student and educator participants have to say about this program and the effect it has had on them and their ensemble.
High School and College RESIDENCIES
PERFORMANCE
EDUCATION
MEDIA
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Mad About Thad
Spring 2011
“The artist residency through NYJAZZ Initiative has been an incredibly valuable experience for both me and my students. I have enjoyed the chance to observe master musicians and educators such as Cecil Bridgewater work with my students, and I have adopted many of their approaches to teaching and inspiring students about jazz. This experience has allowed me to become a better teacher and recruiter for our program.
I have also seen tremendous growth in many of my students since beginning the residencies.
I am sure that many of the effects on students brought about by the NYJAZZ residencies will manifest themselves after they leave high school and embark on other pursuits. I am confident that most of my students will be lifelong jazz fans.
Geoffrey Taylor, Director of Jazz Studies
Herricks School District, New Hyde Park, NY
