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Join us for the Spring 2026 Improv Ensemble Season at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music!
Our instrumental students explore the art of improvisation in small-group ensembles, cultivating individual creativity and spontaneous musical expression in dynamic, collaborative performances.
Directed by faculty at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.
No Registration Needed—Walk Up
SCHEDULE
March 25, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Ahmed Abdullah, Wendy Eisenberg, Ed MacEachen
March 26, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Billy Martin, Steve Cardenas, Nir Felder
March 27, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Sylvie Courvoisier, Peter Zak, Dave Douglas
March 31, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Matt Wilson, Rachel Z, Anat Cohen, Buster Williams
April 1, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille, Gene Perla
April 2, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Carmen Staaf, Joan Brackeen, Michele Rosewoman
April 6, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Reggie Workman, Allison Miller, Guitar Ensemble
April 7, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Andy McKee, Arturo O’Farrill, Dave Douglas
April 13, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Improv Ensemble Showcase
Directed by Matt Wilson, Tomas Fujiwara/Julian Lage, Mary Halverson/Patricia Brennan, Dirk Freymuth
Presented by the College of Performing Arts at The New School.
Committed to amplifying diverse voices, The New School offers more than a thousand public programs and events each year, providing fresh perspectives and unique learning opportunities. These lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and performances feature prominent and emerging artists, activists, and thought leaders.
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