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Jr. Jazz Orchestra

Rehearses weekly on Sundays from 4:00-5:30

Students in the Jr. Jazz Ensemble will learn the fundamentals of jazz technique and improvisation. Designed for younger students who really want to explore jazz beyond the opportunities they have in the classroom, they learn how to play standard big band pieces along with more contemporary charts. Students are not expected to have any experience for this ensemble, but can expect to have fun learning the history and technique behind some of the world's most well-known music.
Lidia Riley ~ Executive Director
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execdir@youthmusicillinois.org 
David Commanday ~ Music Director dcommanday@youthmusicillinois.org

Laura Otto~Director, Suzuki School of Music
SuzukiDirector@ciys.org
Youth Music Illinois
3601 North Sheridan Road
Peoria, Illinois 61604 
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  • Join YMI
    • Audition Information
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    • Suzuki Staff
    • Suzuki Handbook
    • Pre-Twinkle Class
    • Suzuki FAQ
    • Resources
    • Contact Suzuki
  • Members
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    • Handbook