Congratulations 2024-25 YJED Members
We look forward to a great year!
Saxes/Reeds
Michael Shebar- alto I Wheaton North
Julian Dominquez- alto IIA York
Luke Rupert- alto IIB Lemont
Alex Pawlikowski- tenor I Naperville Central
Anthony Olague- tenor IIA York
Matthew Witek- tenor IIB Plainfield North
Graham Pettit- bari sax Lisle
Owen Halfpenny- clarinet Downers Grove South
Trumpets
Sam Tschopp (lead) Neuqua Valley
Matthew Hufford (solo) Wheaton North
Anthony Lopez Downers Grove South
Joe Alstadt Romeoville
Ava Maxwell Oswego
Trombones
Jeffrey Choate Plainfield North
Adam Fleming Naperville Central
Lily McCann Oswego
Emanuel Eden Hinsdale Central
Luis Huerta (bass) Oswego East
Rhythm
Charlie Debski- guitar Naperville Central
Alex Siarny- piano I Hinsdale South
Henry Haak- piano II Naperville North
Brodie Drane- bass Oswego East
Ryan Weaver- drums Oswego East
Gavin Schnall- drums Downers Grove South
Al Zoerb- vibes Downers Grove South
Gill Falco- vocals Willowbrook
Alternates
Wesley Miller- drums/percussion Oswego
Cullen Childers- bari sax Oswego
Emilio Miralrio- trumpet Dundee-Crown
Damien Roque- bass Dundee-Crown
Members calendar
(Details will be added as they are available)
Sunday January 19th, 2025: YJED with Pharez Whitted
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Call time 2:00pm
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4:00p Performance
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Attire: Black on black, polo or long sleeve, blue tie
(Events Completed)
Monday, December 16th- Rehearsal 6-8pm, white elephant gift exchange until 9pm (location CHANGE to Wheaton North HS)
Monday, December 9th- Rehearsal 6-9pm
Monday, November 25th- Rehearsal 6-9pm with clinician Dave Katz!
Monday, December 2nd- Rehearsal 6-9pm
Friday, December 6th: Essentially Ellington Recording Session
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4:30-9:00pm at Electrical Audio
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4:30pm call time, 5:00pm sound check, 5:30pm recording session begins
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After the recording session ends, we have the opportunity to watch saxophonist (and YJED band parent!) Shawn Maxwell perform at Andy's Jazz Club!
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Set is from 10:30-11:45pm
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More information will be shared at parent meeting
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Website information for the recording studio can be found here!
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Monday, November 11th- Rehearsal 6-9pm with Kellin Hanas and Catie Hickey, former YJED members AND outstanding jazz musicians!
Monday, November 18th- Rehearsal 6-9pm with January guest artist Pharez Whitted!
Tues May 6th - Monday May 12th Essentially Ellington
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Band members need to hold open May 6th for travel, May 7-11th for the Competition and Festival, and May 12th for return travel.
Sun May 4th: YJED with John Wojciechowski
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TBD Call Time
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Attire: Black on black, polo or long sleeve, blue tie
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More info from Mr. Blazek to come
Mon Jan 27 8p - Parent & Members meeting
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This meeting IS MANDATORY for members and at least one of their parents!
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Purpose is to provide more detailed information about the NYC Essentially Ellington trip, and all the work that has to happen to make it a success!
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Meeting will follow an abbreviated rehearsal (so Members show up to Monroe at the normal time!)
Jazz Showcase Performance: Wednesday, March 26th
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6:30-6:45pm- call time
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7:15pm- YJED Set
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8:00pm- Bob Lark Septet (stay for 1st set)
WGN Channel 9 Midday News Performance Friday, April 11th
10:00am- call time
11:20-11:55am- performance live on TV
Auditions are open for submission!
Click the "Audition form link" below (in red) to submit your audition recording link (use your ILMEA jazz audition!)
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Auditions will be accepted between now and October 2, 2024.
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Completing the form just takes a few minutes, and all you need do is to submit your ILMEA recording on the YJED form.
Saturday August 31 2024: Chicago Jazz Festival
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Harris Theater Rooftop, 205 E Randolph St. Chicago
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1:30p Call (revised per Mr. B email on 8/24)
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2:25p Performance (until 3:05p)
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Attire: Black on black, polo or long sleeve, no ties or T-shirts
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See Mr. Blazek's 8/24 email for more details!
Sunday June 2 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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1:00-5:00pm Recording session