
Congratulations 2022-23 YJED Members
We look forward to a great year!
Members calendar
(Details will be added as they are available)
Every Monday: Rehearsal 6:30-8:30p
Monroe Middle School, Wheaton IL.
Rehearsals changes: TBD
Sunday April/May TBD, 2024: Spring concert at TBD
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2:00p Call/Setup
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2:30p Warmup/Rehearsal/Run-thru with TBD
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4:00p Performance
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After Clean-up
May/June TBD 2024 Recording session (Time 12:00)
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Recording session at Transient Sound
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Address: 1803 W Byron, Chicago (near Ashland and Irving Park, (Link to map).
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12:00 noon Call
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12:30pm Sound Check
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1:00-4:00pm Recording session
TBD:Other performance(s)
Specific date(s) and location(s) to come
Sunday Oct. 8 2023: Deadline to submit auditions
Auditions are open! See Audition for YJED tab to see more details. Don't delay!
Monday Oct. 23 2023: First rehearsal/parent meeting
First rehearsal 6:30-8:00p, parent meeting 8:00p
Monday Nov. 13 2023: Clinic 6:30-8:30p with VanDoren Ambassador Shawn Maxwell
Monroe Middle School, Wheaton IL.

Sunday January 21, 2024: Winter concert at TBD
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2:00p Call
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2:30p Run-thru with Guest Artist Steve Weitz
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4:00p Performance
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5:30p Ciean-up
Mon. Jan. 16 2023: Transient Sound Recording Studio
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1803 W Byron St., Chicago IL 60613 (link to map)
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10:30a Call Time
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11:30a - 1:00p Recording time
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Note: Normal Monday rehearsal w/ Matt Shevitz
Wednesday April 19, 2023: Jazz Showcase 7:15pm
Performance at The Jazz Showcase: 806 S Plymouth Ct., Chicago (Link to map)
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6:30p Call (allow time for traffic!)
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7:15p Performance
Please plan to also listen to complete 1st set by the Bob Lark Alumni band (from 8:00p to about 9:15p). $15 admission for general public. Fee parking nearby.