Celebrate and stay connected
International Jazz Day
Enjoy “Together Apart,” with the WCM Jazz Institute
To celebrate International Jazz Day, we dedicated a song to anyone who has been feeling a little bit disconnected as “the great pause” continues.
It’s jazz standard called “Together Apart,” made popular through the years by artists like Miles Davis, Peggy Lee, Chet Baker, & Tony Bennett.
We hope that this tune, recorded in the homes of the WCM community, will help you find joy and strength whenever it’s needed.
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“Alone Together” with the WCM Jazz Institute
This beautiful love song has been recorded dozens of times by musical luminaries since the late 1930’s. Miles Davis, Peggy Lee, Chet Baker, Carly Simon, Tony Bennett, and Charlie Haden have all put their signature stamp on this gem of the Great American Songbook. Dig a little deeper in to the lyrics, and uncover a poignant message of hope and unity.
For All Ages & Skill Levels
Online Jazz Lessons
New Student Discount – Just $185 for your first six lessons
Online music lessons use easy-to-use Zoom Video Conferencing and give you access to more than 90 skilled faculty members for any instrument and genre. Join a community of more than 10,000 students and schedule your first lessons today!
Four Weeks | 6th Grade – Adult
Online Jazz Concepts Class
6th – 8th Grade
Gain an introduction to jazz by developing the proper “feel”, understand swing, and learn riff-based blues melodies and scales. Build your knowledge and understanding of jazz while growing your jazz repertoire.
9th – 12th Grade
Expand your knowledge of jazz by learning beginning chord and scale theory and learning jazz standards. Begin to analyze music and transcribing solos by jazz artists. Learn about contemporary jazz artists and their contributions to the genre.
Adults
Begin developing your own jazz vocabulary on your instrument and expand your jazz repertoire. Discuss the interpretation and performance of various jazz styles such as straight-ahead swing, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion.
REGISTER ONLINE BY MAY 14
Jazz Concepts: 6th – 8th Grade
Wed, 7:00pm – 7:30pm | May 20 – June 10
4 Weeks | $45 | Samuel Winternheimer
Jazz Concepts: 9th – 12th Grade
Wed, 7:00pm – 7:55pm | May 20 – June 10
4 Weeks | $85 | Mitch Shiner & Hannah Johnson
Jazz Concepts: Adult
Wed, 7:00pm – 7:55pm | May 20 – June 10
4 Weeks | $85 | Michael Standal & Jeanne Marie Salteri
Four Weeks | 6th Grade – Adult
Online Jazz Group Class
Hone your jazz chops in this masterclass-style group class that covers instrument-specific jazz techniques and what role your instrument plays in a jazz ensemble or combo. Classes will be divided into like-instruments.
Percussion (Drum Set/Piano/Mallets) Group Class
Wed, 6:00pm – 6:55pm | May 20 – June 10
4 Weeks | $85 | Mitch Shiner
Strings (Guitar/Bass) Group Class
Wed, 6:00pm – 6:55pm | May 20 – June 10
4 Weeks | $85 | Michael Standal
Woodwinds & Brass Group Class
Wed, 6:00pm – 6:55pm | May 20 – June 10
4 Weeks | $85 | Aaron Gardner
Now Enrolling for Summer | 6th Grade – Adult
Jazz Prep Program
The Jazz Prep program is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for upper-level jazz study. The summer Jazz Prep program includes a private lesson with one of our WCM Jazz faculty and a group class that combines a jazz combo experience with instruction in entry-level jazz theory and improvisation.
Students must have 1-2 years experiences on one of the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. No previous jazz experience is necessary!
Summer Jazz Prep Program
Wed, 6:15pm – 7:55pm | July 1 – Aug 12
6 Weeks | Hannah Johnson & Jeanne Marie Stalteri
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