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​JOIN the Orchestra!

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We are actively seeking new members to join our Orchestra! We offer our students the incredible opportunity to perform alongside some of the most recognized Jazz musicians of our time. Since its establishment in 2017, our group has shared the stage with renowned musicians such as the Grammy-winning Bassist Ben Williams, the Grammy-nominated Count Basie Orchestra, the award-winning vibraphonist Warren Wolf, the Grammy-nominated Jazz vocalist Freddy Cole, the acclaimed pianist Sullivan Fortner, the internationally touring Jazz vocalist Sharón Clark, and the award-winning trumpeter Sean Jones.

 

Our rehearsals take place every Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We are currently accepting video submissions, you also have the option to audition in person during any of our Monday night rehearsals. To request an audition time, please send an email to bmuradmusic@gmail.com. Our musical director will then provide you with a musical excerpt to prepare, which will help us gauge your musicianship and skill level accurately.

You may also choose from the examples below in addition to any excerpts sent to you: *classical piece or etude or solo part from a school ensemble 
* jazz piece or solo/section part from a school ensemble 
*piece from a Solo and Ensemble or District Band festival you’ve prepared 

We are looking for musicians who are excited about learning and performing Jazz with other young musicians!.

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go to registration page for more information..

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About The Orchestra

 Performances with Jazz Masters

Our students are privileged to engage in musical collaborations with renowned Jazz musicians and bands who are at the pinnacle of their careers. Ever since its establishment in 2017, our group has had the honor of performing alongside esteemed artists such as Ben Williams, a Grammy award-winning bassist, the Count Basie Orchestra, a Grammy-nominated ensemble, Warren Wolf, an award-winning vibraphonist, Freddy Cole, a Grammy-nominated Jazz vocalist, Sullivan Fortner, a pianist acclaimed for his exceptional talent, Sharón Clark, an internationally recognized Jazz vocalist on tour, and Sean Jones, an award-winning trumpeter. Additionally, we had the pleasure of hosting Cindy Blackman Santana. To further enhance our students' experience, we have developed two exceptional series: "Sitting In With The Masters" and "The Young Artists Series."

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BBJYO Performance Venues

Being active Jazz musicians themselves, Kenny and Bob possess the ability to discover prospects for our budding musicians to participate in the vibrant DC Jazz scene. They facilitate opportunities for them to perform at various esteemed Jazz venues and festivals, including but not limited to the Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival, Mason Jazz Festival, Alice's Jazz & Cultural Center, Jazz on the Narrows on Kent Island, John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church Jazz Concert Series, Westminster Church's "Jazz Night," and the Montgomery County Community Television show "Jazz Encounters."

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Masterclasses and Private Instruction during the Pandemic

During the height of the historic "pandemic years" we were able to provide our students with virtual private music instruction as well as incredible masterclasses by some of the hottest Jazz musicians on the scene today:

trumpeters Sean Jones and Terell Stafford, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, saxophonist & vocalist Camille Thurman,

bassist Pepe Gonzalez, pianist Helen Sung, drummer Matt Wilson, pianist John Esposito, and guitarist Kevin McNeal.