One of our Columbus Youth Jazz Combos, under the direction of Bryan Olsheski performs an opening concert for Benny Benack at the Lincoln Theatre. This group rehearses weekly on Sundays in our Jazz Academy to learn the ins and outs of small group jazz. You must have a ticket to the 8:00pm Jazz at the Lincoln show to attend the
The CYJ Vocal Lab is a free 8-week group singing experience for vocalists in grades 7-12 directed by Rachel Azbell and Jasmine Spitzer. Join our 15 Columbus Youth Jazz vocalists at Long Street Studio on Thursday, November 16th as they perform their final concert of the semester with a professional rhythm section consisting of Paul Strawser (piano), Dean Hulett (bass)
Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond. The CYJO
Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the fall semester with a winter concert in Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center's auditorium. This concert will feature: – Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (Zach Compston, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble (Jessica Sneeringer, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (Ryan Hamilton, director) – Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (Mark Donavan,
Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond. The CYJO
The Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) Girls Project is a month-long jazz ensemble that celebrates female and gender expansive students in jazz. During each session, we will develop our skills as an ensemble while exploring jazz repertoire, style, improvisation and more, creating a fun and encouraging space for students to build confidence on their instrument. Led by saxophonist and Columbus City
Come out and see our youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (CYJS), under the direction of Ryan Hamilton, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The CYJ Studio’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and have performances at collegiate jazz festivals, the
Come out and see our flagship youth jazz ensemble, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO), under the direction of Mark Donavan, open for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on their Sunday matinee. The orchestra’s talented high school musicians further their experience in America’s classical music through a 30-week session during the school year and performances at the Southern Theatre and beyond.
Our nationally renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program wraps up the spring semester in a performance at the Columbus Metropolitan Library featuring all four big bands. Come see the CYJ Workshop, Ensemble, Studio, and Orchestra showcase the repertoire they have been developing this semester and their skills in improvisation and jazz style. We will have a suggested donation for entry
