Are you ready to perform with other like-minded musicians from across the DelMarVa Peninsula? Auditions are now being scheduled for following jazz band instruments: Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Bass Trombone Guitar
Piano DelMarVa Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO) is Bass a youth program sponsored by Jazz Alive, a Drums 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation, to offer Vocals professional-style rehearsal and Auditions will take place in July and August performance opportunities to highly of 2021 with the specific dates, times and qualified high school musicians interested DelMarVa’s locations posted on the Jazz Alive website in the great jazz repertoire. The DYJO will in June. You will be asked to perform the bring performances across the DelMarVa Premier following: Peninsula inspiring audiences and lifting Scales expectations for the youth in the region. Two prepared selections Sight-reading from the big band repertoire Youth Jazz Alive All auditionees will be notified of audition PO Box 81 Royal Oak, MD 21662 results by Friday, August 27. Jazz Telephone: (202) 999-8687 Call Now To Setup Your Audition E-mail: [email protected] (202) 999-8687 www.Jazz-Alive.org Orchestra Play With the Best Schedule
The DelMarVa Youth Jazz Orchestra is an The DYJO season runs from September audition only ensemble comprised of 2021 to May 2022. talented performers from across the Rehearsals are held on the 2nd and 4th peninsula. Saturdays of the month unless otherwise specified due to holidays. The complete The Jazz Repertoire rehearsal schedule is available at www.jazz-alive.org/dyjo.htm. The DYJO plays the music of Duke Ellington, The 3 ticketed concert dates are: Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Saturday, November 20, 2021 Buddy Rich and more. Saturday, January 29, 2022 Saturday, May 21, 2022 Performance Opportunities Any additional performances will be added The DYJO performs 3 ticketed concerts per with 100% approval and participation by season as well as regional festivals and DYJO members. concert series. Tuition
Instructors & Clinicians Tuition is $200 per member for the 9 month DYJO season which includes 2 rehearsals Study with some of the best musicians in per month and a minimum of 3 concerts for the region including guest soloists the season. Tuition Assistance is available. performing with the DYJO and workshops For More Information: presented by visiting master musicians. www.jazz-alive.org/dyjo.htm