SIM accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intensive!
We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Intensive to be held again at the Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn from August 4-15, 2025. Application deadline, June 1, 2025. Note: SIM can give an early decision on an application from individuals needing to expedite summer planning. Send an email to info@schoolforimprov.org for this request. Faculty will … Continue reading
SIM Summer 2022 Intensive deadline extended
As we get SIM back up and running after 2 years off due to Covid, we’re giving everyone some extra time to consider their application. The deadline has been extended to June 25th, 2022.
SIM 2022 INTENSIVE
After a rocky two years, we are thrilled to announce the return of SIM. We’ll be offering our summer intensive at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for two weeks at the end of the summer. (August 22 – September 2, 2022). Applications are now being accepted.
Deadline Extended
We have decided to extend the SIM Summer Intensive deadline until July 1st. 2020. With all of the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 crisis, we realize things are unclear with regard to travel and gathering through the summer. In the event that we are unable to meet in person, we are considering options to present … Continue reading
SIM 2020 Applications Open
SIM is now accepting applications for the 2020 New York City Summer Intensive. (August 17-28). This year features masterclasses by Fay Victor, Val Jeanty, Steve Coleman,Aurora Neeland,Art Lande and Ches Smith. The core faculty includes: Ralph Alessi (trumpet/director) Andy Milne (piano/asst. director) Michael Attias (saxophone) Michael Formanek (bass) Tom Rainey (drums) Tim Berne (saxophone) Kris … Continue reading
SIM Monthly Sessions @ The Jazz Gallery!
NEW!! In September 2018, SIM will launch a year round program! We are excited to offer a new program in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, beginning in September 2018. This program is ideal for musicians living in or planning to visit New York City for at least one month between September 2018 and April 2019. … Continue reading
2017 NYC Intensive Announced
SIM is now accepting applications for the 2017 NYC summer intensive being held at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. (August 7th – 18th). See the “workshop/events” page for more details and faculty lineup. We may have the opportunity to add a 3rd week, (probably in July) so please stay tuned for updates on as that … Continue reading
2016 NYC Intensive Announced
SIM is now accepting applications for the 2016 NYC summer intensive being held at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. (July 25th – August 5th). See the “workshop/events” page for more details and faculty lineup.
SIM Downbeat Profile
Check out Bradley Bambarger’s profile of SIM from the January 2016 issue of Downbeat. A big thanks to Bradley and everyone who contributed.
NYC residency + Shapeshifter Lab collaboration
Week 2 of the SIM NYC summer intensive is underway. We’re pleased to announce that we’re building bridges with other like-minded enterprises in Brooklyn. On Friday, the SIM summer intensive final student concert will take place at Shapeshifter Lab. We plan to continue exploring ways of collaborating with Shapeshifter Lab as SIM evolves