Ken Schaphorst, Director
The Youth Jazz Orchestra is a new ensemble that debuted in September 2008 at the NEC Preparatory School. Since then they have been recognized as one of the Preparatory School's premier large ensembles and were showcased at the 2009 and 2010 Feast of Music. YJO has also been featured as part of Boston's First Night Celebrations for First Night 2010 and 2011. Having given their Jordan Hall Debut on June 2, 2009, YJO performs in NEC's Jordan Hall on a yearly basis and also gives performances in Brown Hall.
The Orchestra is directed by celebrated jazz artist Ken Schaphorst, who chairs NEC's college jazz studies department and directs the college-level jazz orchestra. The ensemble rehearses on Wednesday evenings, 7–9pm, beginning in September, and is open to pre-college-age trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion players.
video clip courtesy CBS Boston
Auditions
We still have openings for trumpet for the 11-12 season.
Auditions for trumpet for the 2011-2012 Season will take place on September 10. To sign up for these auditions please call 617-585-1130
YJO Performance Dates!
Join us as YJO lights up the night with thier big band might! Plus both NEC concerts are free!!
December 16, 2011 at 8pm
Brown Hall, New England Conservatory
December 31, 2011 TBD
Performance for First Night, Boston
May 16, 2012 at 8pm
Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory
2011-06-28
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN