ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble

Thursday’s (August-May)

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Coral Gables Congregtional Church
3010 De Soto Boulvard  33134
(across from the Biltmore Hotel)

$210/yr 

The Young Musicians’ ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble provides serious and studying Jazz students, ages 14 through 18, further exposure and development within a valuable network of other career-minded jazz musicians.

Young Musicians’ ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble members sharpen skills in sight reading, improv, rhythm, performance practice and studio recording while working on jazz repertoire that spans the standards to newly-composed works. Participants also tackle college preparation and career development while working with CGCC Community Arts Program jazz faculty and associates, all among the finest jazz pros.

Prerequisites
-Between the ages of 14 & 18
-Play one of the following instruments: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, vibes, bass, drums.
-Currently study your instrument with a teacher.
-Possess a solid grasp of and desire for jazz.
-Can commit to attending all weekly rehearsals.
-Possess a professional attitude.
-Possess sight-reading skills.

Audition Requirements

-Audition with an Aebersold play-along that we provide for the following two pieces (bring a lead sheet if needed): All the Things You Are and Billie’s Bounce.
-Sight-reading
-Improvisation

Additional Requirements
-Saxophonists may demonstrate doubles (indicate on the application other woodwind instruments you play).
-Brass players will be asked to demonstrate range.
-Rhythm section players will also be required to demonstrate a variety of grooves and tempi.
-Drummers, bring ALL sticks.

Questions? Call or email: 305.448.7421, ext. 120 or info@CommunityArtsProgram.org