One of Jazz St. Louis’ most recognizable education programs, the All-Stars are comprised of the area’s top high school talent. Following area-wide auditions, this group meets weekly at Jazz at the Bistro, focusing on improvisation, composition and performance. Throughout the year, these emerging musicians perform at various festivals and community events, serving as Jazz St. Louis’ cultural ambassadors. In addition, they are also featured performers on Jazz at the Bistro’s Spotlight Series.
Benefits of All-Stars Membership
- Weekly instruction from the area’s finest educators
- Private lesson opportunities with Jazz at the Bistro artists
- Free admission to most Jazz at the Bistro shows
- Performance opportunities, including a weekend performance at Jazz at the Bistro
- The opportunity to work with such artists as Pat Martino, Terell Stafford, Greg Osby, Cyrus Chestnut, the Clayton Brothers, The Yellowjackets, and many more…
Become a Member of the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars
The 2010-2011 season auditions are Monday, June 7 and Monday, June 14, 2010 at Jazz at the Bistro. To be eligible to audition, students must be in high school (grades 9-12) during the 2010-2011 school year. Acceptance into the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars is based on a live audition (students will be assigned an audition time once the required application materials have been submitted). Applicants will be notified in July 2010 with weekly rehearsals beginning the following fall.
Download the application packet HERE.
To view a list of the current members of the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars and learn more about them, check out the Current Members page.
For more information, call Phil Dunlap at 314.289.4033 or phil@jazzstl.org.
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