The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to announce the placement of 63 students in its 2011-12 Youth Jazz program, part of JAG's Jazz Academy community programs.
At this year's September auditions, 81 students, from 46 individual middle and high schools in 19 school districts in six counties, auditioned for placement in one of three ensembles: the Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (CYJW); the Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Ensemble (CYJSE); and the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO).
The Jazz Arts Group is dedicated to advancing the art of jazz through performance and education. The Youth Jazz program fulfills this mission by providing the opportunity for students in grades 7 12 to participate in one of its three outstanding ensembles. Each ensemble rehearses weekly and offers a variety of performances and other educational activities each season.
Highlights of the 2011-12 season include:
The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform at the international Jazz Education Network Conference in Louisville, KY, January 7, 2012.
All three ensembles will perform in conjunction with the Columbus Museum of Art's family day event, February 26, 2012.
The CYJO will perform at the Gahanna Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival, June 2012.
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). JAG's Youth Jazz Program, celebrating its 21st year, receives support from the Ohio Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation and the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Additional information can be found at jazzartsgroup.org or by calling 614-294-5200 x 107.
About the Jazz Arts Group
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is America's oldest not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to producing, performing and promoting jazz. JAG is the third largest performing arts organization in Columbus and consists of four focus areas: the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO), one of the world's finest professional jazz orchestras; the Jazz Academy, JAG's extensive instructional programs educating both students and adults about jazz and American music; Inside Track, a new jazz and blues performance series produced at the historic Lincoln Theatre; and Affiliate Musicians, a program providing employment opportunities for professional musicians.
At this year's September auditions, 81 students, from 46 individual middle and high schools in 19 school districts in six counties, auditioned for placement in one of three ensembles: the Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (CYJW); the Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Ensemble (CYJSE); and the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO).
The Jazz Arts Group is dedicated to advancing the art of jazz through performance and education. The Youth Jazz program fulfills this mission by providing the opportunity for students in grades 7 12 to participate in one of its three outstanding ensembles. Each ensemble rehearses weekly and offers a variety of performances and other educational activities each season.
Highlights of the 2011-12 season include:
The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform at the international Jazz Education Network Conference in Louisville, KY, January 7, 2012.
All three ensembles will perform in conjunction with the Columbus Museum of Art's family day event, February 26, 2012.
The CYJO will perform at the Gahanna Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival, June 2012.
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). JAG's Youth Jazz Program, celebrating its 21st year, receives support from the Ohio Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation and the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Additional information can be found at jazzartsgroup.org or by calling 614-294-5200 x 107.
About the Jazz Arts Group
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is America's oldest not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to producing, performing and promoting jazz. JAG is the third largest performing arts organization in Columbus and consists of four focus areas: the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO), one of the world's finest professional jazz orchestras; the Jazz Academy, JAG's extensive instructional programs educating both students and adults about jazz and American music; Inside Track, a new jazz and blues performance series produced at the historic Lincoln Theatre; and Affiliate Musicians, a program providing employment opportunities for professional musicians.
