The New Works Ensemble is based on the premise that all the historic and cultural contributions of the past are the paths to creating new creative music in the future, and that all music disciplines have much to contribute. This ensemble explores expression in music through composition and improvisation, with an emphasis on exploring multiple approaches to the creative process. This can include anything and everything - formal composition; improvisation on chord structures; guided improvisation and spontaneous arrangement (conduction); and “free” improvisation.

ELIGIBILITY
Grades: 8 to 12
Instruments: all instruments, including oboe, bassoon, violin, flute, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Students should possess the following skills in order to join New Works.
1. Upper-level intermediate skills on their instrument.
2. Open mindedness to improvisation, and a willingness to experiment.
3. Good reading skills.

SCHEDULE
Winter - Spring Quarter:
January 10 - June 5, 2024
Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM

PERFORMANCE
JazzED Jamboree on Saturday, June 08, 2024. Performance details will be shared closer to the event.

LOCATION
Classes are held at 380 Boren Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Click here for a map.

SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families.

Your tuition payment helps cover the cost of renting class space and paying our educators a fair wage, as well as classroom supplies, sheet music, etc.

Choose an amount that sits meaningfully within your budget:

  • $1600 (full tuition)

  • $1200 (25% off)

  • $800 (50% off)

  • $400 (75% off)

  • $0 (FREE)

You will have the option of choosing your tuition on the registration check-out page. Be sure to select the payment plan option if you want to break your payments up. Please note you will also have the option of paying your chosen amount in full if you prefer. 

If you'd like to pay a different sliding scale amount than the options here, fill out our easy online form, and we'll send you a custom tuition code. 

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program, or you need assistance with registration or sliding-scale tuition, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org and one of our program staff will be happy to help!