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Columbus Youth Jazz Registration

Audition for Columbus Youth Jazz

Please fill out the form below to register for the Columbus Youth Jazz program.

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Basic Information

Which Youth Jazz program(s) are you auditioning for?(Required)

CYJ Combos (meets at 2 PM on Sundays)

CYJ Big Bands (meets at 4 PM on Sundays)

CYJ Vocal Lab (meets Sunday afternoons—exact time TBA)

Which CYJ Big Band audition date are you registering for?(Required)

We hold two audition dates per program, but you only need to attend one—choose the date that best fits your schedule!

Which CYJ Combos audition date are you registering for?(Required)

We hold two audition dates per program, but you only need to attend one—choose the date that best fits your schedule!

Which CYJ Vocal Lab audition date are you registering for?(Required)

We hold two audition dates per program, but you only need to attend one—choose the date that best fits your schedule!

Name(Required)

First Last

Primary Instrument(Required)

Please explain

E.g. "I play bari and tenor" "I play electric and upright bass" "I also play trombone"

Email(Required)

Primary Phone(Required)

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Secondary Phone

Primary Address

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County(Required)

Please tell us the county in Ohio in which you reside.

Personal Information

The below information is collected only for the purpose of documentation required by grant applications that support the Jazz Arts Group. It will not affect your eligibility for participation in the Youth Jazz program.

Age(Required)

Ethnicity(Required)

Gender(Required)

Preferred Pronouns

School Information

How many years have you played your instrument?(Required)

Rising Grade Level (2026–27 Academic Year)(Required)

School Name(Required)

School District(Required)

School Music Director(Required)

Band, choir, etc.

School Music Director Email(Required)

Are you currently taking private lessons on your instrument?(Required)

Yes

No

I have taken lessons before, but I am not right now

Private Instructor(Required)

Private Instructor Email(Required)

Parent Information

Does your student have reliable transportation?

Yes, myself or a family member/guardian will be transporting them

Yes, they will be driving themselves

No, they need carpooling

I'm not sure yet

Saying yes or no does NOT influence your student's placement or participation in our programming. If you select "No, they need carpooling," we will attempt to connect you with another student traveling from your area.

Would you like to be added to our CYJ carpool list?

Yes

No

Unsure

If you select yes, we may contact you to connect you with a student seeking a ride from your area.

Parent/Guardian 1 Name (Primary Contact)(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian 1 Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone(Required)

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First Last

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

If you are placed in an ensemble, this email will be added to our ensemble mailing list. You will receive weekly updates about rehearsals and performances.

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

Parent/Guardian Address (if different than above)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Releases and Permissions

Photo Release(Required)

I understand that there will be occasions that photos and videos are taken of the Youth Jazz program and its participants for promotional and documentation purposes, and by signing the application form, furnish permission for my minor child's likeness to be used for the above-mentioned purpose.

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