NEW ORLEANS – On Saturday, Sept. 9, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation (NOJHF) will host auditions, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for new students to join its longstanding free program, the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music. The same day, NOJHF reps will also interview prospective students for HSM Beginners, a new, free program for first-time music learners.
The Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music will offer classes Saturday mornings (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) and Thursday afternoons (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), from Sept. 23 to May 5, for children aged 10 to 17, for instruction in brass, woodwinds, bass, drums, guitar, piano and voice.
Prospective students need to have at least one year of prior instruction, and audition to be considered. Returning students do not need to audition.
Students must provide their own instruments.
View detailed audition requirements here
Students interested in the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music also may apply to participate in two affiliated programs: The Jazz & Heritage A Capella Choir and the Jazz & Heritage Brass Band.
HSM Beginners is for students aged eight to 15, and classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), from Sept. 26 to April 19.
Students will be offered instruction in brass, woodwinds, bass, drums, guitar and piano (no voice – singers are encouraged to study piano).
Students should have no more than one year of prior instruction, and will take part in an interview to participate. Returning students do not need to interview.
The interview will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instruments will be provided if needed, subject to availability, thanks to a grant from the Country Music Association Foundation.
Beginners who own instruments are welcome.
Classes, auditions and interviews take place at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St.
Parking is available.
All classes are free, but there is a $15 supplies fee for sheet music.
