SOJ Jazz Center

The SOJ Jazz Music Center was founded in 1973 by John Castellano, The Collective’s Director, as a center for jazz studies focusing on ensemble workshops for all instruments. It is now one of the oldest and most respected jazz studies programs in New York City. Students are grouped with other musicians of the same experience level, creating a fun and comfortable environment for musical growth. The curriculum includes ensembles in Jazz and Latin-Jazz. In 1990, SOJ became the ensemble division of The Collective.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & TUITION

Tuition amounts and class schedules are subject to change without notice. There is a one-time $25 fee to register at the Collective.

JAZZ WORKSHOP

The Jazz Workshop focuses on reading, improvisation and repertoire. Students perform on specially written sequential material in a small band setting.

Tuition: $150 per four, $375 per twelve.  This course is ongoing.

LATIN-JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The Latin Jazz Ensemble gives the student the opportunity to learn the basics of the rich Afro-Cuban, and Afro-Caribbean musical traditions. Specially written arrangements are used to introduce a variety of important sub-styles within this genre.
Tuition: $150 per four, $375 per twelve. This course is ongoing.

POLICIES

Students are allowed up to 2 excused absences per twelve-week semester. The office must be notified in advance of any absence. See refund policy on page 21

“SOJ offers the opportunity for a jazz musician to progress at his or her own pace in a conservatory
setting with a world-class faculty .” LENNY GOLD