NYO Jazz

What Is NYO Jazz?

Carnegie Hall selects up to 25 outstanding high-school jazz musicians for a tuition-free summer residency, annual Carnegie Hall concert, and international or domestic tour. In 2027, the intensive two-week rehearsal residency moves to the University of Maryland, with big-band and combo work, small-group and individual instruction, professional faculty, peer exchange, and touring afterward.

The 2027 application opens September 10, 2026. Eligible applicants are US citizens or permanent residents, ages 16–19 on July 1, and enrolled in high school or equivalent homeschooling during 2026–27. Applications close January 18; two recommendations are due February 1 and decisions arrive March 9.

NYO Jazz Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility

Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.

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How to Apply to NYO Jazz

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