WY Jazz Program
Dan Gabel, Director of Jazz Program
Worcester Youth Jazz Ensembles
1) Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble "Big Band"
This ensemble focuses on traditional and current big band repertoire. The group members are guided through a history of big band arranging and composition, and perform selections from key eras and writers. Focus is placed on ensemble technique, blend, historical practice, interpretation, innovation, and thematic and stylistically appropriate improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm
2) Worcester Youth Jazz Combos
These small jazz combos perform a wide range of repertoire. An understanding of the jazz tradition and the Great American Songbook coincides with contemporary interpretation. The ensemble focuses on improvisation, group arranging, non-verbal cues, world music influences, and contextual improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 8pm to 8:30pm
Sign Up for an audition here
1) Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble "Big Band"
This ensemble focuses on traditional and current big band repertoire. The group members are guided through a history of big band arranging and composition, and perform selections from key eras and writers. Focus is placed on ensemble technique, blend, historical practice, interpretation, innovation, and thematic and stylistically appropriate improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm
2) Worcester Youth Jazz Combos
These small jazz combos perform a wide range of repertoire. An understanding of the jazz tradition and the Great American Songbook coincides with contemporary interpretation. The ensemble focuses on improvisation, group arranging, non-verbal cues, world music influences, and contextual improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 8pm to 8:30pm
Sign Up for an audition here
Instrumentation
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1. Big Band
Saxes: 2 alto 2 tenor 1 baritone Trumpets: 4-5 Trombones: 3-4 tenor 1-2 bass Rhythm: Guitar Piano String Bass Drums Additional possibilities: Vibes: 1 Auxiliary percussion: 1 Vocals: 1-2 (male and female) Violin (possible) |
2. Combos:
Alto, Tenor, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, vocal, violin (possible) Rhythm section (piano and/or guitar, bass, drums) 
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School Participation Policy:
It is expected that students who enroll in any WYO program also continue to participate in their school ensemble (band, orchestra or choir). If an ensemble is not offered at a student's school, you may also elect to take music theory, appreciation or any music course offered by the school. In the case that no musical classes are offered, OR if an unresolvable scheduling conflict prevents you from taking an ensemble music class, please let us know. WYO works in partnership with our local public schools, private schools and music teachers. We are passionately committed to supporting our local music programs and teachers.
It is expected that students who enroll in any WYO program also continue to participate in their school ensemble (band, orchestra or choir). If an ensemble is not offered at a student's school, you may also elect to take music theory, appreciation or any music course offered by the school. In the case that no musical classes are offered, OR if an unresolvable scheduling conflict prevents you from taking an ensemble music class, please let us know. WYO works in partnership with our local public schools, private schools and music teachers. We are passionately committed to supporting our local music programs and teachers.
