Humber College and MusicFest Canada present
2018 National Youth Jazz Combo
Directed by Internationally Acclaimed Saxophonist Kirk MacDonald
Audition Deadline March 25th, 2018
For more info and audition information go to www.MusicFest.ca
In the great tradition of small group jazz, the National Youth Jazz Combo provides 4 – 7 outstanding high school aged jazz musicians with the opportunity to move their playing to a new level through rehearsal, performance and study with some of the finest professional jazz artists in the world. Directed by renowned Canadian saxophonist and composer Kirk MacDonald, the NYJC is a one-of-a-kind training program only open to Canadian youth.
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Beyond MusicFest
Youth Jazz Canada is pleased to announce that the 2018 NYJC will come together again during the summer to rehearse, perform and record as part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and the Summer Jazz Workshop for Youth. In both cases members will be on full scholarship covering travel, accommodation and registration fees where applicable.
TD Toronto Jazz Festival, June 23 – July 1st
The NYJC will be participating in the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Youth Jazz Showcase, participating in workshops and performances with the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The group will also present a feature performance at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. Travel and accommodation provided, participants are responsible for their own food and personal expenses.
Summer Jazz Workshop for Youth, July 2nd – July 15th
The NYJC will be participating in the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Youth Jazz Showcase, participating in workshops and performances with the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The group will also present a feature performance at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. Travel and accommodation provided, participants are responsible for their own food and personal expenses.
2018 TRAINING PROGRAM
The 2018 NYJC schedule will see the NYJC start up in Toronto for the week of MusicFest Canada from May 13 – 19, and then come back together again in Toronto for three full weeks from June 24 through to July 15th. During the three week summer schedule, the group will participate in the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and the 2018 Summer Jazz Workshop. The summer program continues as a full scholarship opportunity with travel, accommodation and registration costs fully covered by Youth Jazz Canada for the duration of the three weeks. Participants are responsible for food and personal expenses.
MusicFest Canada
NYJC will arrive in Toronto on Sunday, May 13 rehearsing that evening and over the course of the week.
The combo will perform several times during the festival including feature performances on the Mainstage, spots during the festival and the Awards Presentation Ceremony.
Participation in the band is free, and members receive tickets to all MusicFest concerts and clinics including access to the MusicFest Canada Scholarship Program.
For further information on audition requirements and deadlines, please go to www.musicfest.ca
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