Honors Jazz Ensemble
Ags 12-17
Brookline Music School is proud to announce an Honors Jazz Ensemble starting in September 2025 for students with advanced understanding of jazz theory and improvisation.
The ensemble is tuition-free, but students accepted into this group are required to attend weekly rehearsals coached by BMS Jazz Department co-chair, Brian Friedland on Sundays from 10:30-11:20am and perform for school-related events, including end-of-term chamber music concerts, Performathon, and other promotional events sponsored by Brookline Music School.
Open to all students, regardless of whether they take private lessons at Brookline Music School.
Students must audition to be considered for this opportunity. Use the button below to request an audition time; please note your request for an honors audition in your email.
For more information, contact Russ Gershon and Brian Friedland, Jazz Department chairs at [email protected] and [email protected]

How To Enroll
To be considered for the Honors Jazz Ensemble, please contact the Department Chair, Russ Gershon, to sign up for an audition using the button below.
FEES & AID
- There is a once-yearly non-refundable $45 registration fee per family.
- There is a $20 fee per term for payment plans.
- No registration fee is charged for summer study.