ADULT JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Join an Adult Small Ensemble or the MJI Big Band

Whether you're a seasoned player, someone picking up the horn again after many years, or just learning about jazz, MJI has a place for you. Our adult jazz ensembles are coached by some of the area's finest jazz musicians and provide top-notch education, performance opportunities, and a fun social scene.

Interested in joining? Want to learn more? Please complete the MJI Ensemble Interest Form. MJI forms new ensembles throughout the year. Let us know if you would like to join a small combo, theory class, or the big band, even if the current term has already begun.

SCHEDULE

All rehearsals and classes are held at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts (926 E Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212).

Planned absences should be reported through the MJI Absence Registration form. Please let us know as soon as you learn of a schedule conflict. We need time to find a sub in order to hold a constructive rehearsal in your absence.

2025 FALL TERM - $335 (15 sessions)

MISTERIOSO ENSEMBLE
Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Start date: September 8, 2025
No rehearsal dates: November 24
Last rehearsal: Final performance at Sam's Place, Dec 20 or 21

BLUE NOTE ENSEMBLE
Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Start date: September 10, 2025
No rehearsal dates: November 26
Last rehearsal: Final performance at Sam's Place, Dec 20 or 21
SIDEWINDER ENSEMBLE
Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Start date: September 10, 2025
No rehearsal dates: November 26
Last rehearsal: Final performance at Sam's Place, Dec 20 or 21

GIANT STEPS ENSEMBLE

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Start date: September 10, 2025
No rehearsal dates: November 26
Last rehearsal: Final performance at Sam's Place, Dec 20 or 21

2026 SPRING TERM - $335 (15 sessions)

MISTERIOSO ENSEMBLE
Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Start date: January 12, 2026
No rehearsal TBD
Last rehearsal: April 27, 2026
Final performance: Sam's Place, May 2 or May 3

BLUE NOTE ENSEMBLE
Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Start date: January 14, 2026
No rehearsal TBA
Last rehearsal: April 29, 2026
Final performance: Sam's Place, May 2 or May 3

SIDEWINDER ENSEMBLE

Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Start date: January 14, 2026
No rehearsal TBA
Last rehearsal: April 29, 2026
Final performance: Sam's Place, May 2 or May 3

GIANT STEPS ENSEMBLE

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Start date: January 14, 2026

No rehearsal TBA
Last rehearsal: April 29, 2026
Final performance: Sam's Place, May 2 or May 3

2026 SUMMER TERM - $135 (6 sessions)

MISTERIOSO ENSEMBLE
Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Start date: July 13, 2026

Last rehearsal: August 17, 2026

BLUE NOTE ENSEMBLE
Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Start date: July 15, 2026

Last rehearsal: August 19, 2026

SIDEWINDER ENSEMBLE

Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Start date: July 15, 2026

Last rehearsal: August 19, 2026

GIANT STEPS ENSEMBLE

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Start date: July 15, 2026

Last rehearsal: August 19, 2026