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 include:
CORE FACULTY
Week 1 august 4-8
Ralph Alessi (director, trumpet)
Michael Attias (saxophone)
Brandon Seabrook (guitar)
Chris Lightcap (bass)
Kate Gentile (drums)
Week 2 august 11-15
Ralph Alessi (director, trumpet)
Tim Berne (saxophone)
John Hebert (bass)
Matt Mitchell (piano)
Tom Rainey (drums)
GUEST TEACHERS
Marty Ehrlich (saxophone)
Steve Coleman (saxophone)
Michael Cain (piano)
Eva Mendoza (guitar)
Chris Potter (saxophone)
J Granelli (bass)
ADDITIONAL TEACHERS
Patricia Brennan (vibraphone)
Judith Berkson (voice)
Jacob Garchik (trombone)
Jacob Sachs (piano)