MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Waynesville will offer a new jazz music program on July 26.

The “School of Jazz” will be under the direction of Bonnie Rossa, who has been performing and teaching in South Florida for 20 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in classical flute performance from Florida State University and her master’s degree in teaching from Florida Atlantic University.

The School of Jazz will kick off with two workshops for children and youth. Jazz Kittens (rising second-fifth graders) will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. and Jazz Cats (rising sixth-twelfth graders) will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. on July 26.

The cost of the workshop is $10, which includes the instruction time, all printed materials, and an informal concert by instructors to be held at 5:45 p.m. on July 26. 828.456.2283 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..