“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.”  – Yo-Yo Ma

“The Only Boundaries are the Ones We Impose on Ourselves”

The Contemporary Improvisation Track offers the students a unique opportunity to explore internal boundaries as well as external ones, without being tied to any specific style or genre, encouraging them to constantly seek new modes of expression. The versatile student body at the JAMD, in terms of both field of specialization and cultural background, and the unique environment of the school offer students endless opportunities of collaboration.