Instruments
Registration
Auditions
Rehearsal Schedule
Pay tuition for One Semester or Full Year
The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Youth Orchestra rehearses every Monday during the school year. Students can enroll for one semester or for the full year. Tuition also includes two adult tickets for each semester's performance with nationally recognized guest artists.
2 hr550 US dollars
AUDITIONS
The Bethesda Blues and Jazz Youth Orchestra will be conducting auditions for middle and high school Jazz musicians throughout
the academic school year at 5:00 PM at the Bethesda Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. All musicians are welcome to audition.
Accepting video submissions NOW thru FEB. You may also audition in person at our rehearsals
Please send an email to bmuradmusic@gmail.com to request an audition time.
The musical director will then send you a musical excerpt to prepare so
that we can get an accurate idea of your musicianship and skill level.
You may also choose from the examples below in addition to any excerpts sent to you:
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a classical piece or etude or solo part from a school ensemble
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a jazz piece or solo/section part from a school ensemble
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a 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!
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
Mondays 5:00-7:00 PM
January 9, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17
April 22 Sunday Big Band Jam (tentative)
April 24
May 1, 8
Spring Concert week of May 15-19