Join Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestras 1 and 2 and explore big band jazz with Melbourne’s leading professionals
Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestras are coming back to the MYO Ensemble Program in 2023. In Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestras you’ll join stellar young players, work with highly respected directors and guests, and delve into the world of jazz orchestra repertoire.
MELBOURNE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA 1
Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 8+ or equivalent
Approximate age range: 14 – 25
Rehearsals: Saturday 3-5pm
Instruments: trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, trombone, bass trombone, trumpet, drums, guitar, piano, percussion, upright and electric bass
MELBOURNE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA 2
Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 8+ or equivalent
Approximate age range: 12+
Rehearsals: Saturday 12.30-2.30pm
Instruments: trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, trombone, bass trombone, trumpet, drums, guitar, piano, percussion, upright and electric bass
Join Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestras to:
– Share and enrich your love of jazz with friends and peers;
– Develop personal and professional skills in preparation for your future study or career;
– Gain performance experience in professional settings including recordings and concerts:
– Work with some of Australia’s finest professional jazz artists
Projects for 2023 include:
Program 1: “Rio to Miami via Havana”
Program 2: “Sing, Swing, Sing”
Program 3: “Basie & Beyond”
Special guests for 2023 include:
– Drummer Ryan Menenez (Los Cabrones)
– vocalist Michelle Nicolle
– Trumpet player Mat Jodrell
