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“Jazz speaks for life. The blues tell the story of life’s difficulties, and if you think for a moment, you will realize that they [jazz musicians] take the hardest realities of life and put them into music, only to come out with some new hope or sense of triumph. This is triumphant music.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Prince George’s County’s Youth Jazz Orchestra

The Inner City Jazz Foundation (ICJF) is currently developing a The Prince George’s County Jazz youth Orchestra.  ICJF's  program is intended to give young musicians the opportunity to develop and gain practical experience in jazz performance through participation in a jazz ensemble. Students in elementary, middle and high-school have the opportunity to interpret and perform original and standard jazz arrangements and compositions by renowned jazz artists, composers and arrangers. They learn about the nuances that go into giving a successful jazz performance. The program instills in participating students, a heightened appreciation and respect for jazz music through guided study and practice. Additionally, ICJF plans to bring in professional jazz artists and educators to give workshops and clinics, as well as to help students with jazz interpretation, improvisational concepts, ear training, sight reading and more. They will also be on hand to provide encouragement for the students as well as to help prepare them for upcoming performances.     Through the program, students will be encouraged to continually develop on their respective instruments. The importance of taking private lessons will be stressed in order to maintain high standards of performance excellence. More importantly, it is the goal of ICJF to develop life skills in participating students. Students will be expected to exhibit excellence through self discipline, self respect, and respect for others, cooperation and through developing a strong work ethic.    Students meet each week for two hours to rehearsal and there is currently no charge for participation. However, a minimum amount of musical proficiency is expected as well as the ability to sight read. Students are expected to have their own instruments. A piano/keyboard and drum set is provided for rehearsals.  

Parental support is welcomed! For more information email Tonya Thomas at:
tmetthomas@gmail.com

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Rehearsal for the Prince’s
Georges’s County Youth Jazz
Orchestra held every Saturday from
12:00 -2:00 pm


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