Jazz Lab - June 30-July 6, 2024
Jazz Lab is a week-long creative music program unlike anything you’ve ever done. Musicians, aged 13-19, work with world-class faculty and guest artists in small ensembles, instrumental workshops, masterclasses, and enjoy incredible performances. Make New England Conservatory your home for the week. Located in the heart of Boston, NEC is the nation’s oldest independent school of music. In just 11 years, Jazz Lab has prepared hundreds of students to pursue studies in music at the best conservatories and schools of music in the nation. View our program guide to learn more.
Registration for 2024 is now live! Register through the New England Conservatory registration portal. Click “Register Now” to begin the process. You’ll go to the New England Conservatory registration portal, and begin by creating your account if you don’t already have one. Next you’ll click “Start New Application.” Select “Jazz Lab 2024” from the drop down menu, and complete the application. At the end of the application, you’ll be able to complete registration and payment. For questions, contact summer@necmusic.edu.
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“…it gave me a whole new dimension to my playing.” ~ “one of the best things I’ve done in music.” ~ “I was so close with everyone I didn’t want to leave.”
It’s all that and more. Take a look at what past participants say about their experience, and view the program guide to see sample courses and schedules.
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We accept students at all levels - from those getting started to conservatory-level musicians. Jazz Lab is open to students aged 12-19 from all around the US and abroad looking to take their abilities to the next level. In 11 years, Jazz Lab we have helped hundreds of students reach their goal of attending a conservatory or school of music.
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Teaching artists and guest artists for 2024 will be announced throughout the year. Visit our teaching artists page to learn about faculty who have taught at Jazz Lab.
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Make New England Conservatory your home for the week for Jazz Lab 2024. Located in the heart of Boston, NEC is the nation’s oldest independent school of music. In just 10 years, Jazz Lab has prepared hundreds of students to pursue studies in music at the best conservatories and schools of music in the United States.
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There is no audition or prescreening required to register for Jazz Lab. Any student about to enter high school through college students (max age 19) are able to enroll. When they arrive to Jazz Lab on June 30, students will have a brief audition for ensemble placement.
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Yes! We offer need-based scholarships. Click here to submit an application for Financial Aid [whenever that's ready]. For any questions, contact summer@necmusic.edu.
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The city of Boston is served by Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Logan airport is a major hub, and there are plenty of flights in and out of the city each day. For students who need to arrive a day before Jazz Lab (June 29), and/or stay a day after the program ends (departing July 7), we have extra nights stay available as an option at registration. Once students arrive at BOS, travel to New England Conservatory is easy. NEC is accessible via public transit - plan your trip from the airport using this website (click here), or using Rideshare App or Taxi.
“The point of the program was to open me up and help me find and develop my creativity. Not just teach as many licks as possible (which is an experience I have had at other camps/programs).”
Pricing and Registration
Registration for 2024 is now live! Click “Register Now” to begin the process. You’ll go to the New England Conservatory registration portal, and begin by creating your account if you don’t already have one. Next you’ll click “Start New Application.” Select “Jazz Lab 2024” from the drop down menu, and complete the application. At the end of the application, you’ll be able to complete registration and payment. For questions, contact summer@necmusic.edu.
*Please note - the meal plan is included in Room and Board pricing. For day students, select a meal plan if you would like to use New England Conservatory dining services during Jazz Lab.
$1500
Program Tuition
Tuition for Jazz Lab 2024 - includes all sessions, masterclasses, concerts, & activities during Jazz Lab @ NEC. Please Note: Tuition does not include Room and Board for students staying overnight, or meal plan for day students.
$975
Room and Board (Double Room)
Room and Board includes 6-night stay in a double occupancy room at New England Conservatory’s state-of-the-art Student Life and Performance Center (check-in June 30, check-out July 6). This also includes meals during Jazz Lab (dinner on June 30, breakfast, lunch, and dinner July 1-5, and breakfast July 6).
$175
Meal Plan (Day Students)
The Jazz Lab meal plan is for students who are not intending to stay in on-campus housing throughout the program. This plan include4s meals during the day at Jazz Lab (dinner on June 30, and lunch, and dinner July 1-5). The meal plan is optional - day students without a meal plan should bring their own food, or money to use at area restaurants. The Student Life and Performance Center cafeteria will be open for all Jazz Lab students to eat in during the program.
$135
Extra Night Lodging (Available for June 29 and July 6)
Participants who need additional accommodations due to travel schedules can use this option to purchase a night before the Jazz Lab program start (June 30) and/or the night after the program ends (July 6). Extra nights include lodging only - there will be no meals on June 29, and breakfast is the only meal on July 6.
Questions? Contact us at summer@necmusic.edu, info@jazzlabmusic.org or 509-990-3341 with questions.
