Youth Jazz Ensemble of Dupage
We rehearse Monday evenings at my former school, Monroe MS in Wheaton. Auditions will be like those for ILMEA, with students submitting a video of their playing. Videos will be accepted between now and October 2. Details of audition materials and process can be found on our website: www.yjed.org
I appreciate your continued support to allow us to offer this experience to the students of the DuPage area.
I hope you will take the opportunity to share our website (www.yjed.org) and details to your interested jazz students.
Feel free to contact me directly at bryzek@att.net or 847-921-3154 to learn more about YJED.
First day of a full jazz band this year!
Tuesday, February 21 Hinsdale South Auditorium
Opening for the Bill O' Connell Skyliner Band
Opening for the Pete Ellman Big Band
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