The individual attention received by the student encourages the fullest development of his or her skills and talents. As a special arrangement, The Clef Club also offers instrumental instruction in classes of two or three students, providing ensemble experience from the very beginning of study. Semi-private lessons are available in woodwinds, brass, and drums. The Jazz Ensemble Program is open to all instrumentalists. There is no age restriction.
Placement is based on musical experience.
The Jazz Ensemble is an introductory and advanced course that prepares the students for improvisational and ensemble musical interaction. The advanced ensembles are matched with players who are on the same musical level. Students experience the rewards of creating in a small group setting and performing throughout the Philadelphia area. The ensemble program's goal is to teach the language of music. The program teaches reading, basic harmony, intervals, keys, scales, simple harmonic progressions, and melodic structure.