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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: TBA
    Last rehearsal: TBA

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  • BLUE NOTE ENSEMBLE
    Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Start date: September 10, 2025
    No rehearsal dates: TBA
    Last rehearsal: TBA
     

  • SIDEWINDER ENSEMBLE
    Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    Start date: September 10, 2025
    No rehearsal dates: TBA
    Last rehearsal: TBA

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  • GIANT STEPS ENSEMBLE

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

        Start date: September 10, 2025
        No rehearsal dates: TBA
        Last rehearsal: TBA

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2026 SPRING TERM - $335 (15 sessions)

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

       Start date: TBA
       No rehearsal TBA
       Last rehearsal: TBA

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  • BLUE NOTE ENSEMBLE
    Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Start date: TBA
    No rehearsal TBA
    Last rehearsal: TBA

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  • SIDEWINDER ENSEMBLE

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

       Start date: TBA
       No rehearsal TBA
       Last rehearsal: TBA

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  • GIANT STEPS ENSEMBLE

       Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
       Start date: TBA

       No rehearsal TBA
       Last rehearsal: TBA

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2026 SUMMER TERM - $135 (6 sessions)

  • MISTERIOSO ENSEMBLE
    Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Start date: TBD

       Last rehearsal: TBD​

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  • BLUE NOTE ENSEMBLE
    Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Start date: TBD

       Last rehearsal: TBD

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  • SIDEWINDER ENSEMBLE

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

       Start date: TBD

       Last rehearsal: TBD

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  • GIANT STEPS ENSEMBLE

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

       Start date: TBD

       Last rehearsal: TBD​

Adult Ensembles: About Us
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