THE JAZZ STUDIO
The Excelsior Band is working hard to protect the future of jazz music in our community! We heavily invest in seeking out students who are interested to learn about jazz and continue the tradition of performance in venues across the state! The jazz studio is a jazz education initiative that creates maximum impact through our 3E approach
Education - Engagement - Exposure
Join the program
Join the Jazz Studio and give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the rich tradition of Mobile jazz. Guided by experienced musicians tied to the Excelsior Band, students gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and become part of a living legacy.
The Jazz Studio meets monthly from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at the Murphy Fine Arts Building at Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin Street.
“It's amazing learning from a member of the Excelsior Band, because very rarely are you in the presence of a musician that's like that good.”
Student
Our Team
Hosea London
Tony Colvin
John Palensky
Chanda Scott
Peggy Thrash
Ryan Noble
Yvette Chestang
Our Mission
To preserve the history of the Excelsior Band and to insure it’s future by insuring Mobile area youth are exposed to Jazz.
Our Goal
To outreach to the community, and to teach our students to learn how to work with people of different skill levels & diverse backgrounds, to learn how improvise, And to learn time management skills and personal responsibility.
Our Method
Includes professional and peer instruction. Students learn the basic instructions, how to read music, and experience enrichment of the fundamentals of musical genres as well as jazz which is our goal.
Donate To The Program
You can donate an instrument, volunteer, or contribute financially every bit of support makes a difference.
You can also sponsor a student in the Jazz Studio, helping cover enrollment and providing direct access to our jazz education program. Your support helps shape the future of Mobile jazz, and we truly appreciate it.
For more information, contact us:
Email: excelsiorband1883@gmail.com
Mail: PO Box 191673, Mobile, AL 36619
Call: (251) 666-2963 or (251) 489-8382