General Info

The Rivers Music School, located in Weston, Mass., offers instruction in music for people of all ages. The school provides a variety of facilities for learners, including a computer and keyboard laboratory, recording studio and musical instruments library. Its music curriculum includes a wide range of ensembles, jazz programs, and summer and conservatory programs. The Rivers Music School offers various kinds of ensemble opportunities for students, including chamber music and choral music ensembles, as well as its symphony and youth orchestras. The school s jazz program helps students to develop analytical skills necessary for understanding and performing jazz music. The jazz music program curriculum focuses on the European and African roots of jazz and provides an overview of classic as well as contemporary jazz literature. The Rivers Music School organizes workshops and master classes to increase teacher-student interaction. Additionally, it provides students with various opportunities to meet and work with composers.