GIG OFFICE



NEW SCHOOL JAZZ OUTREACH PROJECT
Bring the joy of live music to any special event! The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Gig Office provides artistic excellence and exceptional value perfect for weddings, corporate functions, or any distinguished occasion. You can listen to some of our sounds by clicking here.

THE DETAILS
Through The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, you can engage some of today's most talented young musicians to play jazz and a wide variety of other musical styles at your home, private, or corporate event. Artists referred through New School Jazz are jazz studies students earning a BFA in The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, internationally renowned as one of the world's finest jazz studies programs.

HOW DO I REQUEST A MUSICIAN?
Requests for musicians may be made by calling the New School Jazz office at 212.229.5896 x4591. Or via e-mail at: marinasR@newschool.edu

When submitting your request, please specify the date, time, location, and nature of your event, and the specific type of music you wish to have performed. For more information about styles of music or specifics of instrumentation that will work best for your event or performance, please or call us for consultation. We will select the appropriate artist(s) and put the soloist or ensemble leader directly in contact with you. This allows you to freely discuss all necessary details such as repertoire, specific timing, travel arrangements, and artist fee.

WHAT IS THE COST?
Fees to hire musicians from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music generally range between $75-100 per musician per hour, plus travel expenses.

Recommendations for Specific Events
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Cocktail Receptions
Parties
Corporate Events
Ceremonial Events

Since most wedding receptions feature dancing, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music provides groups that are primarily grounded in jazz and swing, yet can play other styles to fit the situation. Some receptions do not include dancing; in this case, music is selected as for a cocktail reception, with the ensemble chosen according to the budget and size of the event.

Cocktail Receptions
The most popular music choice for relaxed receptions is cocktail piano. If the reception site does not have a piano, the musician can usually provide a portable electric keyboard.

The music is generally a mix of jazz standards (Gershwin, Porter), light classical (Mozart, Haydn), and popular music from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Other possibilities for cocktail reception music include small classical groups (guitar & flute; string trio; etc.) or small jazz groups (piano & bass; saxophone & guitar; etc.).

Parties
(dinner, birthday, retirement, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, etc.) Music for parties usually serves as a background. Jazz and classical music are equally popular. Budget, taste, and size of audience determine instrumentation. Since the setting is often smaller than more formal private functions (such as wedding receptions), soloists, duos and trios generally work well. Cocktail pianists are always a good choice for this situation due to their flexibility.

Corporate Events
The choice of music for corporate events can vary greatly depending on size, budget and theme. For an upbeat event, jazz or ethnic music tends to work best. For a more intimate, quiet setting, classical jazz works well.

A solo violinist, pianist, or piano trios are all popular choices. Some clients use the music to break up the normal dinner and cocktails routine with concert-like settings for small portions of the party.

Jazz Groups
Jazz groups come in all assortments and sizes, depending on the client's occasion, event site, taste, etc. Usually a group consists of a melody instrument (for example, piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone), with harmonic (piano, guitar) and rhythmic (string bass, drums) accompaniment. Groups may also include a vocalist if desired.
Most jazz groups are very flexible and can play selections ranging from swing (Goodman, Miller, Ellington), to standards (Gershwin, Porter, Berlin), to bebop (Davis, Parker, Coltrane, Monk), to blues and pop.

The size of the group should be in proportion to the number of people attending the event. For dancing, it is a good idea to include a drummer for rhythmic support.

LISTEN TO US
Click onto the following sound files to hear a sampling of musical styles recorded by students from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.

THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
OUTREACH PROJECT (GIG OFFICE) CONTACT INFORMATION:
Roberto Marinas
New School Jazz Outreach Project
55 West 13th Street, 5th fl.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212.229.5896 x4591
Fax: 212/229-8936
E-mail: marinasR@newschool.edu

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