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PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE 2026–2027 SEASON OF THE COLUMBUS YOUTH JAZZ PROGRAM
Basic Information
Which Youth Jazz program(s) are you auditioning for?
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CYJ Combos (meets at 2 PM on Sundays)
CYJ Big Bands (meets at 4 PM on Sundays)
CYJ Vocal Lab (meets Sunday afternoons—exact time TBA)
Which CYJ Big Band audition date are you registering for?
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Please select an audition date...
CYJ Big Bands: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 PM
CYJ Big Bands: Saturday, May 9, 9:30 AM
We hold two audition dates per program, but you only need to attend one—choose the date that best fits your schedule!
Which CYJ Combos audition date are you registering for?
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CYJ Combos: Wednesday, September 9, 3:30 PM
CYJ Combos: Sunday, September 13, 2:00 PM
We hold two audition dates per program, but you only need to attend one—choose the date that best fits your schedule!
Which CYJ Vocal Lab audition date are you registering for?
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CYJ Vocal Lab: Wednesday, September 9, 3:30 PM
CYJ Vocal Lab: Sunday, September 13, 2:00 PM
We hold two audition dates per program, but you only need to attend one—choose the date that best fits your schedule!
Name
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First
Last
Primary Instrument
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Choose One...
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vocalist
Other
Please explain
E.g. "I play bari and tenor" "I play electric and upright bass" "I also play trombone"
Email
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Primary Phone
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Secondary Phone
Primary Address
Address
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Street Address
City
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Wisconsin
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Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
County
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Please tell us the county in Ohio in which you reside.
Personal Information
The below information is collected only for the purpose of documentation required by grant applications that support the Jazz Arts Group. It will not affect your eligibility for participation in the Youth Jazz program.
Age
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Ethnicity
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Gender
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Preferred Pronouns
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Gender
Gender
Male
Female
Non-binary
Other
Prefer not to say
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Preferred Pronouns
Preferred Pronouns
He/Him
She/Her
They/Them
He/They
She/They
Other
Please let us know your preferred pronouns.
School Information
How many years have you played your instrument?
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Rising Grade Level (2026–27 Academic Year)
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School Name
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School District
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School Music Director
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Band, choir, etc.
School Music Director Email
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Are you currently taking private lessons on your instrument?
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Yes
No
I have taken lessons before, but I am not right now
Private Instructor
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Private Instructor Email
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Parent Information
Does your student have reliable transportation?
Yes, myself or a family member/guardian will be transporting them
Yes, they will be driving themselves
No, they need carpooling
I'm not sure yet
Saying yes or no does NOT influence your student's placement or participation in our programming. If you select "No, they need carpooling," we will attempt to connect you with another student traveling from your area.
Would you like to be added to our CYJ carpool list?
Yes
No
Unsure
If you select yes, we may contact you to connect you with a student seeking a ride from your area.
Parent/Guardian 1 Name (Primary Contact)
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First
Last
Parent/Guardian 1 Email
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Parent/Guardian 1 Phone
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Parent/Guardian 2 Name
First
Last
Parent/Guardian 2 Email
Parent/Guardian 2 Phone
Parent/Guardian Address (if different than above)
Street Address
City
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Releases and Permissions
Photo Release
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I understand that there will be occasions that photos and videos are taken of the Youth Jazz program and its participants for promotional and documentation purposes, and by signing the application form, furnish permission for my minor child's likeness to be used for the above-mentioned purpose.
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