After School Programming
Jazz is more than music. Jazz is a way of thinking about your environment and how you interact with it. During each performance jazz musicians collaborate, take risks, problem solve, establish leadership, and support one another with little or no verbal communication. Building upon our experience working with thousands of students each year and presenting world class artists MCG Jazz now offers after school programming for high school students.
Improvisation
Self Expression
Cultural Analysis
Melody
Rhythm
Harmony
Mathematics
Teamwork
Winter Trimester
Let’s Write it Together
Calling ALL instrumentalists and vocalists! Have you ever wanted to learn how to compose your own songs? Join Grammy Award winning producer Marty Ashby and multi-instrumentalist Mark Jackovic as they teach you the skills needed to create engaging compositions. Bring your instrument and learn how melody, harmony, and rhythm work together to enhance your story. What is your message to the world?
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm to 5:30pm
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Registration begins on Dec. 4, 2023
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Registration closes on Dec. 14, 2023
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First Class is 1/9/24
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Last Class is 3/7/24
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Admission is first-come, first-served
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High School Students or equivalent skill level
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Registration will be held exclusively via this website
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Class Size: 15 students
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Course is offered at no cost to all students
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Waitlist will be maintained
Transportation
There will be a van or bus at most PPS high schools going to MCG. For all other schools, transit tickets will be provided or MCG staff will arrange for pick-up. Public transit tickets will be provided to get home. Transportation is free for all students.
Questions?
Contact MCG Jazz Education and Archives Manager Mark Jackovic for any questions.
Office: 412-322-1773 Ext. 192