SIM presents intensive workshops in improvisational music of all genres, taught by some of New York's most celebrated contemporary musicians.
The Center for Improvisational Music provides a unique point of connection to the community of students, teachers, artists, and supporters of creative music from around the globe. As the music industry has become corporatized and music education institutionalized, the dissemination of music to the mainstream has become profit driven, formulaic, and quantifiable, with a de-emphasis on creativity an
05/09/2024
SIM is super excited to be presenting a masterclass by maestro tabla player, Samir Chatterjee during our summer intensive workshop August 5-19.
Apply now! Applications are open until May 15.
More info: https://www.schoolforimprov.org/sim-accepting-applications-for-2023-summer-intensive/
Help us spread the word!
05/06/2024
Nine days until the SIM application deadline on May 15!!
Plenty of spots available. We are also excited to announce the addition of the amazing saxophonist/composer Ingrid Laubrock to our summer faculty! Below is a video of her performing with Michael Formanek and Tom Rainey and Brandon Seabrook (both 2024 faculty as well).
As always, we would very much appreciate any of you getting the word out to any interested parties as we are a small grass roots non-profit organization. Here are the details.....
Cost: $1460 (housing not included)
Location: Shapeshifter Lab, Brooklyn
Application deadline: May 15, 2024
www.schoolforimprov.org
WK 1 CORE FACULTY
Ralph Alessi (Director, trumpet)
Andy Milne (Asst Director, piano)
Michael Attias (saxophone)
John Hebert (bass)
Tom Rainey (drums)
WEEK 2 CORE FACULTY
Ralph Alessi (Director, trumpet)
Tim Berne (saxophone)
Brandon Seabrook (guitar)
Kate Gentile (drums)
Chris Lightcap (bass)
MASTERCLASSES
Ingrid Laubrock (saxophone)
Don Byron (clarinet)
J. Granelli (bass)
Caroline Davis (saxophone)
Matt Mitchell (piano)
Samir Chatterjee (tabla)
ADDITIONAL TEACHERS
DK Dyson (voice)
Jacob Garchik (trombone)
Jacob Sacks (piano)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0akvrAJUe4
05/05/2024
Introducing the saxophonists who will be part of the SIM faculty for week 1 (Michaël Attias) and week 2 (Tim Berne)!
Applications to join us this summer for the School for Improvisational Music summer intensive (August 5-19) is open until May 15!
Apply: https://www.schoolforimprov.org/sim-accepting-applications-for-2023-summer-intensive/
Looking forward to these gigs this week!......
Saturday, 6/20 Ralph Alessi Quartet with Matt Mitchell, John Hebert, Timothy Angulo/Jazz Gallery 7:30/9:30 sets
https://jazzgallery.org/calendar/ralph-alessi-apr-20-2024
Sunday, 6/21 Igor Lumpert and Innertextures with Drew Gress, Jeff Miles, Kenny Growhowski Nublu 151/8pm
https://nublu.net/program
Monday, 6/22
MICHAËL ATTIAS KARDAMON FALL w/Santiago Leibson: piano, Sean Conly: bass, Tom Rainey: drums/Barbes/ 7pm
https://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/_files/ugd/716bfb_25b20ef335e9490f89682eda5143cf4e.pdf
03/24/2024
Introducing our SIM 2024 drum teachers for week 1 (Tom Rainey) and week 2 (Kate Gentile).
Listen & learn more about Kate here:
https://kategentile.com/
Listen to some of Tom's music here:
https://tomrainey.bandcamp.com/
We are so happy to be having these two fantastic drummers join us this year!! 💜
Applications are open! Spread the word, send us a DM with any questions - we'd love to hear from you!
https://www.schoolforimprov.org/sim-accepting-applications-for-2023-summer-intensive/
SIM is happening August 5-19, 2024 in Brooklyn, NY.
Application deadline is May 15 😄
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03/15/2024
Joining our faculty during the 2nd week of SIM is NYC-based guitarist, banjoist, performer, and composer BRANDON SEABROOK!
Join us this summer (August 5-19) for SIM 2024 in Brooklyn, NY.
Interested in applying? Visit the link below:
https://www.schoolforimprov.org/apply/application-form/
Help us spread the word! Deadline to apply is May 15. Got questions? Send us a DM! 😄
Come study with some of the best improvisers in North America 🥳🤓
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03/02/2024
Among the faculty for our 2024 workshop will be wonderful harpist, Brandee Younger
Brandee Younger infuses classical, jazz, soul and funk influences to the harp tradition.
Check her out! https://brandeeyounger.com/
To apply to SIM 2024, please visit:
https://www.schoolforimprov.org/apply/application-form/
02/24/2024
Introducing SIM 2024 teacher, John Hébert! John will be teaching at SIM during the first week of our SIM workshop this summer in Brooklyn, NY.
John Hébert is a bassist born in New Orleans, and has lived in NY since 1995. John is a highly sought after bass player, and has played with the likes of Andrew Hill, Lee Konitz, Paul Bley, Mary Halvorson, and many more.
Check out this great performance featuring Tony Malaby, John Hébert and Billy Mintz:
https://youtu.be/taCWmvIvt3M?si=Z1ad4DX-Kg4CY2nz
Interested in learning more about SIM 2024?
Visit us at:
schoolforimprov.org
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Would love to hear from you. Send us a DM if you have any questions!
02/07/2024
One of the many perks to attending SIM are the several Masterclasses that take place over the two-week program.
We are thrilled to be featuring a masterclass by the illustrious multi-instrumentalist, Don Byron this year!
Don Byron is a composer & musician (clarinet & saxophone) and has specialized in a variety of genres from free jazz to klezmer.
SIM is taking place August 5 to 16, 2024 in Brooklyn, NY
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2024!
Apply by visiting the link 👇
https://www.schoolforimprov.org/apply/application-form/
01/25/2024
Presenting the 2024 SIM Faculty!
*Stay tuned for additions to our faculty in the coming weeks.
Applications are being accepted until May 15, 2024.
Come study with some world-renowned teachers in Brooklyn this summer 🌞
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Michaël Attias
Tom Rainey
J. Granelli
DK Dyson
Don Byron
Matt Mitchell
Feel free to DM us with any questions!
01/16/2024
SIM is accepting applications for our 2024 Summer Intensive!
We are thrilled to announce that the session will take place at Shapeshifter Lab's beautiful new space in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Here are the details:
Dates: August 5-16, 2024
Cost: $1460 (housing not included)
Location: Shapeshifter Lab, Brooklyn
Application deadline: May 15, 2024
www.schoolforimprov.org
WEEK 1 CORE FACULTY
Ralph Alessi (Director, trumpet)
Andy Milne (Asst Director, piano)
Michael Attias (saxophone)
John Hebert (bass)
Tom Rainey (drums)
WEEK 2 CORE FACULTY
Ralph Alessi (Director, trumpet)
Tim Berne (saxophone)
Brandon Seabrook (guitar)
Kate Gentile (drums)
Chris Lightcap (bass)
MASTERCLASSES
J. Granelli (bass)
Matt Mitchell (piano)
Samir Chatterjee (tabla)
Don Byron (clarinet)
ADDITIONAL TEACHERS
DK Dyson (voice)
Jacob Garchik (trombone)
Jacob Sacks (piano)
*stay tuned for a few additions to our faculty in the coming weeks
Please help us spread the word!
https://www.schoolforimprov.org/news/
01/02/2024
We are thrilled to announce the addition of the great Brandee Younger and Caroline Davis to our 2024 faculty! Applications are now being taken for the 2024 SIM Summer Intensive For more info….www.schoolforimprov.org.