Welcome to Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids!

This is a Jazz program for kids 2-7 years. Programs run for six weeks each Spring and Fall, and during the summer we host free outdoors events. Learn more below!

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Become Part of the Jitterbugs Family!

Jazz Forum Arts’ Jitterbugs program explores the culture, history, and sounds of Jazz and Jazz music. We help kids understand important musical concepts and learn about innovative artists who paved the way for jazz to flourish and develop as a unique art form to this day.

Join our program for inspiring and educational family fun!

Join The Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids Program

Program Start: March 5th

Classes are held at a real jazz club: The Jazz Forum in Tarrytown!

We work hard to ensure that all kids, regardless of age, background or musical experience, feel welcome to our program. Join the Jitterbugs family today!

About the Classes

For all kids 2-7 years old
Six Saturday mornings at 10am
One ticket per child required
Class attendance of caretakers is obligatory
No previous experience needed
COVID vaccination required for adults
Award-winning quality: Watch the video!

Scholarships Available

Contact jitterbugs@jazzforumarts.org for more information!

Made possible by Briarcliff Pediatric Dentistry.

Hover mouse/tap image to read more about Neal's musical background!

Neal Spitzer

Neal Spitzer has a degree in Jazz Performance from The New School as well as a Masters of Education from Teacher’s College. He initially worked as a consultant for the NYC Board Of Education with residencies in over 120 different schools throughout the five boroughs. This led to a full time gig for two years as a general music teacher at PS16 in the Bronx.

From there, Neal went on to run the Elementary Band Program at Washington Irving Public School in Tarrytown, NY for eighteen years. His student ensembles were featured at many events including being accompanied by The Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall!!

Neal, Early Childhood Educator

Neal Spitzer has had the honor to play with many of our jazz legends including Jimmy Cobb, Milt Hinton and Bakhiti Kumalo. His groups have toured North America and Europe!

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!

THANK YOU FOR THIS SUMMER!

Thanks everyone who joined our free Jitterbugs summer concerts events!

Together we played, danced, listened to and leant about Jazz together. We plan to be back again next year. Until then, check out our new 6-week in-person program that will be hosted at the Jazz Forum Club!

Also big thanks to our music educator Matt Buttermann, the Village of Dobbs Ferry and everyone else who made this summer series possible!

See you next summer!

July 7, Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park