
Congratulations 2021-22 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.
Remaining rehearsals: May 9, May 16, May 23
Sunday June 5 2022: Recording session (Noon-5pm)
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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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1:00 - 5:00pm Recording session
Wednesday May 18, 2022: Jazz Showcase (Time 7:15pm)
Performance at The Jazz Showcase: 806 S Plymouth Ct., Chicago (Link to map)
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6:15-6:45p Arrive at Showcase (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 8:15p to about 9:00p). $15 admission for general public. Fee parking nearby.

TBD:Other performance(s)
Specific date(s) and location(s) to come
October 1-15 2021 Auditions
Auditions have closed, but see About Auditions tab for information about 2021-22 auditions and insights for upcoming 2022-23 auditions
Monday Nov. 1, 2021: First rehearsal/parent meeting
First rehearsal 6:30-8:00p, parent meeting 8:00p
Monday May 23: Final Rehearsal 6:30-8:30p
Note different location: WHEATON NORTH HS, 701 W. Thomas Rd. Wheaton 60187. Enter off of Geneva Rd and Morse St.
Sunday January 23, 2022: Winter concert at 4:00pm
Perform at Judson University Thomson Center (Link to map)
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Noon Arrival and set-up
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1:00pm EE Recording session
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2:00pm Pizza Lunch
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2:30pm Adam Larson clinic & run-thru
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4:00pm Performance
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5:30pm Ciean-up
Thursday February 24, 2022: Elmhurst Jazz Festival
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11:30am All student musicians are expected to hear the other 4 bands (and the feedback from the guest clinicians) starting at noon. Therefore, plan to arrive on campus by 11:30a for time to park, find Hammerschmidt Chapel and assigned warm-up room, and be seated.
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Noon Be seated in Hammerschmidt Chapel to hear the 1st band and clinicians. (YJED is the 5th of 5 bands).
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5:30pm Depart after performance by clinicians and the Elmhurst University band.
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Mr Blazek will provide additional details as they become available. Note again that all student musicians (and their parents) are responsible for transportation to/from!
Sunday May 15, 2022: Spring concert at 6:30pm
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Performance at Immanuel Lutheran Church/School: 300 S. Pathway Ct., Crystal Lake 60014 (Link to map)
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5:00pm Call/Setup
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5:30pm Warmup/Rehearsal with Kirk Garrison
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6:30pm Performance