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Columbus Youth Jazz Programs

Thank you for your interest in Jazz Arts Group’s (JAG) Youth Jazz Program. The mission of the Jazz Arts Group is to advance and celebrate the art of jazz through performance and education. Our youth jazz program fulfills this mission by providing the opportunity for students in grades 7 – 12 to participate in one of three outstanding learning and performing ensembles. Each ensemble rehearses weekly and offers a variety of performances and other educational activities each season.

JAG’s Youth Jazz Program consists of the following:

Saturday, September 18, 2010
Auditions for the 2010-11 Youth Jazz Season

For first-time auditions and/or musicians less experienced with jazz.
All auditions will take place at the Jazz Academy.

  • 10 – 11 AM    Saxophones (feel free to bring multiple saxes)
  • 11 – 12 PM    Brass Instruments (trumpet & trombone)
  • 12 – 1 PM      Rhythm Section (piano, bass, drum set, guitar)

Click here for the audition packet and application.

Sunday, September 19, 2010
Auditions for the 2010-11 Youth Jazz Season

For previous youth jazz students and/or musicians with more jazz experience.
All auditions will take place at the Jazz Academy.

  • 2 – 3 PM    Saxophones (feel free to bring multiple saxes)
  • 3 – 4 PM    Brass Instruments (trumpet & trombone)
  • 4 – 5 PM    Rhythm Section (piano, bass, drum set, guitar)

Click here for the audition packet and application.

** You may show up at either session if you have a conflict on your scheduled audition day **

Should you successfully audition for a position on one of JAG’s three ensembles, the following opportunities and expectations are available to participants and their families:


  • The Jazz Arts Group supports music education in the schools and cooperates with the music education community – all Youth Jazz members are expected to be actively participating in their school music program(s).
  • Youth Jazz participants must fully commit to the ensemble’s rehearsal and performance schedule.
  • Youth Jazz participants receive free admission to all CJO performances.
  • Youth Jazz participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of performance and educational activities and to work with prominent local, regional and national musicians.