Welcome to Jitterbugs! This summer we’ll be holding free Jitterbugs Jazz events for kids outdoors and in-person, in the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park (learn more)!
But until then, we will keep your kids jazzin’ with two more fun-filled online events for kids. During these online events, we’ll be playing musical games comparing jazz to other music styles, paint and play together. Get your tickets today!
Become Part of the Jitterbugs Family!
In our interactive classes we explore the culture, history, and sounds of Jazz and Jazz music. The kids will learn about important musical concepts and innovative artists who paved the way for jazz to flourish and develop as a unique art form to this day.
Join our online program for family fun, directly from your home.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Get your tickets to join our Jitterbugs Spring Events below:
Information on how to join the Zoom classes will be provided via email.
About the Classes
- For kids under 10 years old
- Saturdays at 10:00-10:30 am
- Only one ticket per family required
- No previous experience needed
- Held completely online via Zoom
- Award-winning quality: Watch the video!
Jitterbugs Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Events
This summer we will be holding free Jitterbugs Jazz Events for kids outdoors and in-person!
Where: At the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 11, 18, 25 (Eight Wednesdays)
Time: 5:30pm (before the 6:30pm concerts)
The Jitterbugs Free Outdoor Summer Concert Events will be cancelled if it rains.
Matt Buttermann
Hello Matt!
Our Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids program is led by musician and educator Matt Buttermann. Matt is a Jazz educator and musician from the New York area!
He has served as the Assistant Director of Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center to develop instructional programs for youth for over 15 years as well as the Director of Jazz Performance at Fordham University for the past 10 years.
As an educator, programs Matt designed and taught have served thousands of students and garnered numerous awards, performances, and creative institutional partnerships at the local, regional and international level that empower youth through deeply transformative learning experiences.
As a guitarist, Matt has performed with renowned artists including Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Marquis Hill, Herlin Riley, Wycliffe Gordon, Mulgrew Miller, Freddy Cole, Matt Wilson, Phil Woods, and Ted Nash.
Contact us
Phone
(914) 631-1000
Email
jitterbugs@jazzforumarts.org
Our Mission Statement
Jazz Forum Arts is a 501©3, not-for-profit arts presenting organization whose mission is to present top-quality events to the public at little or no cost, while enhancing the appreciation of Jazz, America’s preeminent indigenous musical art form.
Part of our mission is to welcome and engage people of all ages to have a hands on experience of Jazz.
Donate to the Program
As a non-profit organization we depend on your support to keep our community programs afloat!
Donations are optional and completely tax deductible.
Thank you for bringing smiles to the kids in our community!