The Garn Family Jazz Studies Program enables young musicians in grades 7-12
to further their studies in the art of jazz, with courses instructed by distinguished
faculty, including some of today's top recording artists, educators, and
performers. The curriculum is modeled after a university-level jazz conservatory,
creating versatile musicians who are prepared to successfully enter the college
or arts conservatory program of their choice upon graduating. Students in The
Garn Family Jazz Studies Program experience a breadth of opportunities that
enhance their development as musicians, including large jazz ensemble, small
group combos, wind ensemble (winds, brass, percussion), specialized
instrument master classes, musicianship courses that focus on traditional
harmony and jazz arranging/composition, and exposure to professional guest
artists and master clinicians who are at the top of their field. For more information, visit ocsarts.net/areas-of-study/school-of-music/instrumental-music/jazz-studies/overview.
