Gifted young jazz musicians come together as NYO Jazz — one of Carnegie Hall’s three national youth ensembles — to study with and perform alongside world-class jazz masters.
Comprising outstanding young musicians ages 16-19 from across the U.S., NYO Jazz showcases the legacy and bright future of American jazz.
Led by artistic director Sean Jones, these remarkable musicians come together each summer to engage in a rigorous training residency with world-class jazz masters on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York.
In addition to the residency, NYO Jazz performs an annual concert at Carnegie Hall with a celebrated guest artist and embarks on a tour to some of the world’s great music capitals. The musicians serve as dynamic music ambassadors as they share this uniquely American genre with audiences around the globe.
Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 20 for the Summer NYO Jazz session, which starts in July 2022.