JPER
4573

Laurel Canyon Ensemble

College of Performing Arts: Jazz

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
Laurel Canyon Ensemble
Spring 2026
Taught By: Dirk Freymuth
Section: A

CRN: 11624

Credits: 2

The Laurel Canyon Ensemble is a five-week immersive experience in which students will develop an understanding of the Los Angeles "Laurel Canyon Scene" c.1965-75. The ensemble performs music by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Judee Sill, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Gram Parsons, and others. Please be aware that this group performs entirely acoustically, using no microphones or amplifiers at all. The ensemble is open to singers, acoustic guitarists and bassists, pianists, percussionists, and other acoustic instrumentalists. By audition at the instructor's discretion.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 30

Repeat Limit: 8

Add/Drop Deadline: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:48pm EDT 10/29/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 2/24/2026