Registration
2023-2024 – Registration Now Open!
Now accepting registration for the 2023-24 academic year.
*All new and returning students must register
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New students will receive an email to sign up for in-person auditions.
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Returning students are required to submit a video audition.
Important Dates:
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August 1: Registration Closes
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August 7: Audition Videos Due For RETURNING Students
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August 12-13: In-Person Auditions for NEW Students
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September 16: Classes Begin
Audition Requirements
Fall 2023-24
Carefully Read and Follow the Requirements
Click on your instrument to download the requirements. Auditions will not be considered if requirements are not followed.
BRASS & WINDWOODS
VOICE & STRINGS
RHYTHM SECTION
Audition Requirements
Audition requirements will be posted when registration opens
If you wish to be added to the list of interested students for the 2023-2024 academic year, please fill out the form (accessible via the button below) and we will notifiy you when registration and audition requirements are posted.
Registration
Registration Is Closed ☹️
If you wish to be added to the list of interested students for the 2023-2024 academic year, please fill out the form (accessible via the button below) and we will notifiy you when registration and audition requirements are posted.
See A YLJC Class In Action
If you are interested in seeing the YLJC program in action, we welcome you to visit our classroom and sit in on an ensemble class. We are happy to coordinate a time that works for both the instructor and your schedule.
To arrange a visit, please fill out the form (accessible via the button below) and we will get back to you promptly with available dates and times.
Adult Classes
Adult Combo Classes
Is it time to take your skills to another level? Do you want to get out of the shed and make some new friends? Feeling the need to dust off your instrument and get back in the game? Now is the time! YLJC is offering adult classes!
What’s Included?
Adult Combos consist of six or more students and are available to all skill levels—instrumentalists who are new to jazz, part-timers, or seasoned veterans.
Curriculum: Music theory, ear training, reading music—sight reading, improvisation, how to play in a group setting, jazz history.
Class Schedule: Classes take place on Wednes eveings or Thursday evening. You can find the class calendar and rehearsal locations here.
Performance Opportunities: Adult Combos will have the opportunity to perform live at least once per semester.
Tuition
Tuition is paid by the acendemic year and there is also a reccurring monthly payment plan available. There are no registration or material fees.
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$1,250 for the acedemic year
Students can also join for the second semster (if there are spots available for their instrument).
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$800 for the second semester only
Discounts available for full-time college students and active military personnel.
Billing invoices are sent via email after ensemble placements. We accept credit cards and checks. Families who have multiple students enrolled in the program will receive a 50% siblings discount on the tuition fee for the second student.
Thank You To Our Generous Scholarship Donors!
Mrs. Joan Jacobs and Dr. Irwin Jacobs - YLJC Jacobs Jazz Orchestra
Gina Kakos - Charles Kakos Scholarship
Patty Moises - Patricia Moises Scholarship
Marilyn K. James - Marilyn K. James Scholarship
Harry Matheny - Witt/Matheny Scholarship in Memory of Jerry Witt
Lederer Family - Margaret Lederer Scholarship
Judy and Neil Finn - Judy and Neil Finn Scholarship
Scott & Jenn Steele - Johnny Steele Scholarship
Brain and Amy Dyson - Zion Dyson Scholarship
William and Nancy Bamberger - Zion Dyson Scholarship
Kim and Mark Cullen - Kim and Mark Cullen Scholarship
Erin and Allan Kaspar - Erin and Allan Kaspar Scholarship
Sandra Lieberman - The Hamilton Loeb Scholarship
John H Borja - John H Borja Scholarship
Leslie Westbrook - Forrest Westbrook Spirit Awards For Private Instruction