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Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Star 22-23 Auditions are taking place on Sundays for Non-Senior High School Musicians who play Bass or Tuba; or play Guitar, Woodwind or a Brass Instrument, who could double on Bass or Tuba (Must be COVID-19 fully vaccinated w/booster, or scheduled to be COVID-19 fully vaccinated w/booster).

THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/. 

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sundays, at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial). 

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Some jazz experience is preferred, but not necessary. 

MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time. 

REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial), from 3:45 until 6:30pm or 6:15-9:00pm, each Sunday. 

PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. Past performances have included concert tours to New York City, and international jazz festivals at Montreux, Switzerland; Umbria, Italy; and Kongsberg, Norway. The Youth All-Stars will be performing on a summer 2022 European concert tour to Austria and Italy, including the Umbria International Jazz Festival.

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 $165, and are payable at the start of each 4 week period. 

WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Any money the band is paid will go toward future trip expenses. 

MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Please complete the Pre-Audition Contract and Audition Registration Form in advance. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/. 

On Sunday, April 10th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 1:00 until 5:00pm! It’s the annual Ron Cope Scholarship Benefit featuring the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra. They are a nine piece big band that specializes in swing, dance music, and big band jazz, at home with music for dancers and listeners, playing everything from R & B to Sinatra. The Ron Cope Scholarship was named for the late pianist and founder of the Hot Tomatoes, Ron Cope (who also led the UCD Claim Jumpers). The Denver Jazz Club is happy to continue this tradition each year with one of Denver’s most popular bands (donating their performance)!  

The Claim Jumpers will perform until 2pm, followed by the Hot Tomatoes for the duration of the day. The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will perform two abbreviated sets in between the sets of the Hot Tomatoes. It will be a wonderful day of jazz, so don’t miss it! See you on April 10th!!

Note: Because of Easter Sunday, our club date is the Second Sunday of April.

For the protection of our Denver Jazz Club members and guests: Please be sure you are fully vaccinated. It is required that those attending our monthly sessions at the Westminster Elks Lodge be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those children under the age of 5 are required to wear masks at all times. For club-sponsored student organizations, full vaccinations are required .

On Sunday, March 20th, from 1 to 5pm, it’s the Denver Jazz Club Session at Westminster Elks Lodge (3850 Elk Dr), featuring Your Father’s Mustache Band. Admission is $8 for Jazz Club Members, and $10 for Non-Members.

You can enjoy the terrific sounds of Your Father’s Mustache Band on the 20th! Current band members include: Joe Petrucelli, banjo; Charlie Smith, trumpet; Andrew Vogt, clarinet and baritone sax; Jason Petrucelli, trombone; Ray Leake, Piano; Roger Johns, bass; Jim Moore, drums; and Mike Johnson, washboard.

The UC Denver Claim Jumpers will perform from 1 until 5pm.

For the protection of our Denver Jazz Club members and guests: Please be sure you are fully vaccinated. It is required that those attending our monthly sessions at the Westminster Elks Lodge be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those children under the age of 5 are required to wear masks at all times. For club-sponsored student organizations, full vaccinations are required .

Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Star 22-23 Auditions are taking place on Sunday, April 3rd for High School Musicians who play Trumpet, Trombone, and Bass, Euphonium, Baritone, Marching Baritone or Tuba (Must be COVID-19 fully vaccinated w/booster, or scheduled to be COVID-19 fully vaccinated w/booster).

THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/. 

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sunday, April 3rd (6:30-9:00pm), at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial). 

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Some jazz experience is preferred, but not necessary. 

MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time. 

REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial), from 3:45 until 6:30pm or 6:15-9:00pm, each Sunday. 

PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. Past performances have included concert tours to New York City, and international jazz festivals at Montreux, Switzerland; Umbria, Italy; and Kongsberg, Norway. The Youth All-Stars will be performing on a summer 2022 European concert tour to Austria and Italy. 

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 $165, and are payable at the start of each 4 week period. 

WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Any money the band is paid will go toward future trip expenses. 

MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Please complete the Pre-Audition Contract and Audition Registration Form in advance. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/.