Youth Jazz Orchestra

Auditions

Fall auditions have concluded, but for certain instruments spaces are still available. Interested students are encouraged to register for an audition and a representative from the NPYJO will be in touch about scheduling an audition time. The fee for the audition is $15 for those who are not currently a member of other Artis—Naples youth ensemble groups.

The NPYJO accepts students between the ages of 12 and 17. For additional information, please email YouthJazzOrchestra@artisnaples.org.

Audition Materials

Blues Improvisation
Students will be asked to improvise over a medium tempo B-flat concert blues:

• Trombone, piano, guitar, bass, vibraphone: B-Flat blues
• Trumpet and tenor saxophone: C blues
• Alto and baritone saxophones: G blues

Solo Piece
Students should prepare a solo piece of choice. Examples include:

• Play the melody and/or improvise on a standard tune
• Play the melody and/or improvise on a jazz original
• Play the melody on a ballad
• Play a solo transcription
• Play a jazz etude

Rhythm Section Addendum (piano, guitar, bass, drums):

• Piano and guitar students who are able will be asked to comp and create their own voicings from chord changes (not required for acceptance)
• Bass students who are able will be asked to walk and create a bass line from chord changes (not required for acceptance)
• Drums are asked to demonstrate swing and Latin styles (bossa nova and Afro-Cuban)

Rehearsals

The Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra normally rehearses on Wednesday from 4-6pm.

Tuition

Annual tuition for the Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra is $300. The one-time music fee is $35. Some scholarships are available.