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SUMMARY:CYJ Summer Workshop 2026 Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz Workshop\nWeek 1: June 8-12\, 2026\nWeek 2: June 22-26\, 2026\nWeek 3: July 13-17\, 2026 \nMonday through Friday | 12:00–3:00 p.m. \nTuition: $150 per week \nThe Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop returns for a summer of music-making with 3 weeks of Instrumental Jazz Workshops! Each workshop is a perfect blend of fun and learning\, led by our renowned faculty teaching artists. \nDuring the workshop\, you’ll meet new peers from around Columbus who love playing music and learning jazz together. Each week will be new and different\, so we encourage you to sign up for as many sessions as you’d like. This workshop is open to students in grades 7-12\, including the graduating class of 2026. \nRegister for Summer Workshop 2026! \nSponsored by: \nCity of Columbus and City of Columbus Recreation and Parks
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/cyjsw-week-2-26/
LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:CYJO at Creekside Blues & Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra is bringing their talents to the Creekside Blues & Jazz festival! Led by Mark Donavan\, see this sensational group of high school musicians showcasing their talents on the Jazz Stage Sunday June 21st at 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/cyjo-at-creekside-blues-jazz/
LOCATION:Creekside Jazz & Blues Festival\, 117 Mill Street\, Gahanna\, OH\, 43230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:CYJ Summer Workshop 2026 Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz Workshop\nWeek 1: June 8-12\, 2026\nWeek 2: June 22-26\, 2026\nWeek 3: July 13-17\, 2026 \nMonday through Friday | 12:00–3:00 p.m. \nTuition: $150 per week \nThe Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop returns for a summer of music-making with three weeks of Instrumental Jazz Workshops! Each workshop is a perfect blend of fun and learning\, led by our renowned faculty teaching artists. \nDuring the workshop\, you’ll meet new peers from around Columbus who love playing music and learning jazz together. Each week will be new and different\, so we encourage you to sign up for as many sessions as you’d like. This workshop is open to students in grades 7–12\, including the graduating class of 2026. \nRegister for Summer Workshops 2026! \nSponsored by: \nCity of Columbus and City of Columbus Recreation and Parks
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/cyjsw-week-1-26/
LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:Columbus Youth Jazz Final Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Columbus Youth Jazz big bands as they wrap up the spring semester with a concert at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. This concert will feature our four big bands. \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (Billy Wolfe\, director) \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble (Jessica Sneeringer\, director) \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Studio (Ryan Hamilton\, director) \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (Mark Donavan\, director) \nAdmission into the event is free\, with a suggested donation of $5 for students and $10 for adults. All proceeds directly benefit the Columbus Youth Jazz program.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/cyj-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch\, 96 South Grant Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:Jazz Girls Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Hazel A. and Charles R. Morrow-Jones \nJOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND CONNECTION \nJazz Girls Day is a free educational event for girls\, nonbinary youth in middle\, high school\, and college music programs\, and all Ohio music educators. This action-packed event includes full ensemble sessions\, sectionals\, faculty performances\, interactive jazz history talk\, an improvisation masterclass\, and a final performance and celebration. A local faculty representing all instruments will co-teach sessions alongside our guest teaching artist.  \nRegister for Jazz Girls Day 2026! \nWHO CAN ATTEND \n\nFemale\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive youth in middle\, high school\, and college music programs\nOhio music educators\nAll instruments and vocalists are welcome to attend—both traditional and non-traditional!\n\nSCHEDULE \n9:30 a.m. – Registration Opens \n10 a.m. – Event begins \n4 p.m.–5 p.m. – Final Performance – Lincoln Theatre Ballroom \nRegister or learn more about Jazz Girls Day.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/columbus-jazz-girls-day-2026/
LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:Girls Ensemble Final Performance
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the hard work\, musicianship\, and creativity of our CYJ Girls Ensemble! This FREE concert showcases the skills in jazz improvisation\, ensemble techniques\, and leadership that our students have been developing. \nLearn more about the Columbus Jazz Girls Ensemble\, events\, and more.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/girls-ensemble-performance/
LOCATION:Lincoln Ballroom\, 769 E. Long St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:CYJ Night with Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, February 23\, Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra and our Columbus Youth Jazz Big Bands are partnering for an exciting evening of big band music! \nThe Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop\, under the direction of Zach Compston\, and the Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble\, under the direction of Jessica Sneeringer\, will present mid-semester performances as special guests of the Famous Jazz Orchestra. \nThe Famous Jazz Orchestra is made up of 22 of central Ohio’s finest musicians who have come together nearly every Monday evening since 1997. Their weekly performances are at Boulevard Presbyterian Church—more venue and parking information can be found HERE. \nAdmission is cash only and accepted at the door. The cover charge is $15 for adults and $10 for high school and college students (children are admitted free with a paying guest). Light snacks and soft drinks will be available for cash purchase.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/cyj-with-fjo/
LOCATION:Boulevard Presbyterian Church\, 1235 Northwest Blvd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Columbus Youth Jazz
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SUMMARY:Columbus Youth Jazz Girls Ensemble 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) Girls Ensemble is a six-week jazz program that celebrates girls who play jazz. During each session\, we will develop our skills as an ensemble while exploring jazz repertoire\, style\, improvisation and more\, creating a fun and encouraging space for students to build confidence on their instrument. \nThe CYJ Girls Ensemble focuses on playing music while connecting with one another and learning about the women who have shaped the music throughout history. We believe it is important to foster a community that uplifts all voices and provides an opportunity for students to learn\, take risks\, and develop their skills. \nThis program wraps up with a final performance on March 27th. \nRehearsal Dates: Thursdays\, February 19th – March 26th \nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nLocation: The Jazz Academy\, 4th Floor of the Lincoln Theatre (769 E Long St.) \nFinal Performance: Friday March 27th\, Location TBD \nThe CYJ Girls Ensemble is open to female\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive instrumentalists and vocalists in grades 7-12 with a minimum of two years experience on their instrument.  \nRegister Here \nAttendance policy: Students may miss one rehearsal throughout the duration of the program\, but must be able to attend the final performance on March 27 and are strongly encouraged to participate in our annual Jazz Girls Day event on Saturday\, April 18\, 9:30-4pm. \nGirls Project Faculty:  \n\nMercedes Chomos\, saxophone\nMerideth Eshelman\, bass\nElaine Mylius\, trombone\nPlus special guests!\n\nPlease reach out to Mary Longsdorf\, Education & Production Coordinator\, at mlongsdorf@jazzartsgroup.org with questions or concerns.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/girls-ensemble-2026/
LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T133000
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SUMMARY:Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:The renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program culminates its fall semester in a winter performance featuring our four large ensembles. These four big bands will showcase their work this semester in a performance at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.  \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop\, led by Zach Compston \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble\, led by Jessica Sneeringer \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Studio\, led by Ryan Hamilton \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra\, led by Mark Donavan \nAdmission into the event is a suggested donation of $5 for students and $10 for adults. All proceeds directly benefit the Columbus Youth Jazz program.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/winter-concert-2/
LOCATION:Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch\, 96 South Grant Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Columbus Youth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
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SUMMARY:Columbus Youth Jazz Combos Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus Youth Jazz Combos will present their final performance of the fall semester at Long Street Studio on Sunday\, November 9. These four small groups are under the direction of some of Columbus’s finest musicians and educators: Merideth Eshelman\, Elaine Mylius\, Faheem Najieb\, and Greg Wolfram. \nAdmission into the event is a suggested donation of $5 for students and $10 for adults. All proceeds directly benefit the Columbus Youth Jazz program.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/cyj-combos-concert/
LOCATION:Long Street Studio\, 300 E Long St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Columbus Youth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260626T221850
CREATED:20251015T203601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T204203Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus Youth Jazz program’s annual Swing Sunday event returns for the 2025–2026 season! This year\, we are excited to host Swing Sunday at the historic Valley Dale Ballroom. This is the first performance of the 2025-26 Columbus Youth Jazz Big Bands. \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop\, led by Zach Compston \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Ensemble\, led by Jessica Sneeringer \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Studio\, led by Ryan Hamilton \n– Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra\, led by Mark Donavan \nAdmission into the event is a suggested donation of $5 for students and $10 for adults. All proceeds directly benefit the Columbus Youth Jazz program.
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/swing-sunday-6/
LOCATION:Valley Dale Ballroom\, 1590 Sunbury Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
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SUMMARY:Vocal Workshop led by Laura Camara
DESCRIPTION:Are you a middle or high school student interested in singing jazz\, blues\, soul\, or R&B? Join Columbus Jazz for the Columbus Youth Jazz Vocal Workshop on Sunday\, October 5! \nLed by professional vocalist Laura Camara and pianist Lucas Holmes\, this special workshop is designed for young singers who want to develop their unique voice. You’ll work on musical phrasing\, vocal technique\, and stage presence in a fun\, supportive setting. \nA select number of vocalists from the workshop will be invited to perform as featured guests at the Columbus Jazz Jam Session at Natalie’s on November 12! \nThis is the perfect chance to gain real-world performance experience in a professional and encouraging environment. Spaces are limited\, so register for this free program today!
URL:https://columbusjazz.org/event/vocal-workshop-laura-camara/
LOCATION:Jazz Academy\, 769 E. Long St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbus Youth Jazz
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