The Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands are open by audition to all musicians high school age or younger in the greater Twin Cities area. Three bands will rehearse weekly, perform several concerts, and record a CD during the 2008/2009 school year. The purpose of the program is to give young musicians further opportunities to learn and perform together, in an environment of high expectations and standards.

The instrumentation of each band is: five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, one baritone), four trombones, five trumpets, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. Auditions for the 2009/2010 season will be held in August of 2009.

Apply now for the 2009/2010 season

If you're interested in having a great time learning challenging jazz music in the company of other fine young musicians, we hope you'll join us next year! Please apply by printing out and mailing the application form.

Rehearsals
We have three bands, based on ability.

Jazz I and Jazz II rehearse:
Wednesday Evenings from 6:30-8:30
South View Middle School in Edina.

Jazz III rehearses:
Saturday Mornings from 11:30-1:30
Apple Valley High School.

Youth in Jazz
The Minnesota Youth Jazz Band is organized under the direction of Youth in Jazz, a Minnesota 501 (c)(3) non-profit. The purpose of Youth in Jazz is to create opportunities for young people to learn about and participate in jazz music.

Questions or comments?
Please send an email to david.mitchell@comcast.net or call (651) 784-5136.