THE 2018-19 DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS:
Ivan Martin, Clarinet, Sophomore, Chatfield HS
Nathan Bailey, Tenor Sax, Sophomore, Chatfield HS
Abby Husted, Trumpet, 8th Grader, Deer Creek MS
Thomas Neal, Trombone, Sophomore, Douglas County HS
Christie Macfarlane, Piano, Junior, Highlands Ranch HS
Ben Husted, Bass, Junior, Chatfield HS
Antonio Giovanetti, Drums, Sophomore, Bear Creek HS
HIGH SCHOOL GUITAR, BASS OR BANJO PLAYER IS STILL NEEDED IN THE 2018-19 DENVER JAZZ CLUB YOUTH ALL-STARS!
THE DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED HIGH SCHOOL GUITAR, BASS OR BANJO PLAYER, OR A HIGH SCHOOL/MUSICIAN INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO PLAY BANJO (Professional instrument is free for the selected student while they’re in the band, and some free private lessons are also provided)!
THE RHYTHM MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/.
WHEN WILL INTERESTED MUSICIANS BE INVITED TO SIT IN AT REHEARSAL(S)? Sunday, July 15th (6:30-9pm), at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Suite B2, Centennial), and additional Sundays, until the position is filled.
WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? None
MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time.
REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion, usually from 6:15 until 9:00 pm, each Sunday.
PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. The Youth All-Stars will be performing at the 2018 Evergreen and Sacramento, California Hot Jazz Jubilee Festivals!
SCHOOL CONFLICTS? No performances or rehearsals conflict with school activities.
COST: Each selected student will be required to become a member of the Denver Jazz Club ($10 yearly fee). The monthly dues (4 weekly sessions) run $140, and are payable at the start of each month.
WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Starting on August 1st, any money the band is paid will go towards future trip expenses.
MORE INFORMATION & REHEARSAL SIT IN SCHEDULING:
ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, rehearsal sit in music, and audio recordings can be found at: www.bandesourcesunlimited.com. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/.
