Hoff-Barthelson Music School JazzJam Workshop Set for Scarsdale Public Library

Scarsdale, New York - The annual Hoff-Barthelson Music School JazzJam Workshop will be held today, May 7, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale. This workshop is open to all middle and high school students from the community who wish to participate in this educational and lively event. The workshop is free of charge.

JazzJam is a unique opportunity for students not enrolled at Hoff-Barthelson to play informally with HBMS faculty and students in a fun-filled, non-threatening environment. During the workshop, members of the Jazz Department jam with students on popular standards, playable by students at all levels of expertise. Improvisation tips and hints will be demonstrated by the faculty.

For additional information, or to reserve a spot in the workshop, call 914-723-1169 or e-mail hb@hbms.org.

One of Westchester County's most cherished and active cultural resources, Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and outreach for more than half a century.

JazzJam is made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.