Paris

The Department of Jazz and Improvised Music has an original place within the Conservatoire de Paris. First of all, through the work of interpretation on the repertoire in which musicians should also be able to express their own ability to invent in real time. Then, through a practice requiring the students to produce, not only as instrumentalists but also as arrangers and composers. Lastly, through an approach based on an historical context and at the same time on constant renewal.

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The exchanges and links between the so-called “classical” and “contemporary” disciplines build new bridges between cultural worlds that are too often separated.

The music (ancient, classical, and contemporary), dance, and composition courses that are unique to the CNSMDP, as well as the music, sound and Image department (FSMSI), are all extraordinary tools and models that will benefit improvisational musicians.

While remaining fully aware of the syncretism of the origins of jazz and improvised music, and continuing to develop their instrumental technique and language, students will be able to invent music that suits them tomorrow.

Stéphane Payen – Head of department