RI Philharmonic Music School Holds Auditions for Youth Jazz Ensemble Today

The Rhode Island Philharmonic YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES (RIPYJazz) will hold auditions by appointment on June 23rd or at your convenience for the RIPYJazz Big|Brave Band, Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble and Jazz Combos. For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Coordinator CHELSEA ANDERSON at 401-248-7038 or canderson@ripihl.org.

The Jazz and Rock Department offers a complete educational program for students inter­ested in jazz or rock study and performance. Courses are organized so that each student is placed ap­propriate to their interests and skills and can progress accordingly. The RIPYJazz Big|Brave Band, under the direction of Wendy Klein, performs at numerous community events including MondayNight Jazz at Bovi's, Vernal Arts and Music Festival, and the Blackstone Boulevard Summer Concert Series.

All RIPYJazz ensembles rehearse at the RI Philharmonic's Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence once a week from September through May and present various performances throughout season.

AUDITION RECAP

YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES

DATES: June 23rd or by appointment

LOCATION: Carter Center for Music Education & Performance, East Providence

FOR AUDITION DETAILS: musicschool.riphil.org, canderson@riphil.org, or (401) 248-7038

ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC MUSIC SCHOOL

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School encourages lifelong engagement with music through comprehensive music education and community partnership programs taught by orchestra members and other outstanding faculty. We prioritize artistry and education equally. Quality, access, diversity and collaboration are core values.

The Philharmonic Music School serves students of all ages and ability levels, and provides instruction in all kinds of music, from jazz and rock to classical and folk, through private lessons, chamber music classes, and large and small ensembles. More than 70 dedicated teachers comprise the faculty, many with degrees from some of the finest music schools in the world. The majority of Philharmonic Music School programs take place at the state-of-the-art Carter Center in East Providence. Completed in 2008, the Carter Center is the largest dedicated community music school facility in New England. We also offer lessons in welcoming, well equipped environments at our East Greenwich Branch.