Congratulations 2023-24 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 (except as noted)
Monroe Middle School, Wheaton IL.
Rehearsals changes: 12/4, 12/11, 12/25, 1/1, 1/15, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4
Monday April 8, 2024: Jazz Showcase 7:15pm
Performance at The Jazz Showcase: 806 S Plymouth Ct., Chicago (Link to map) w guest soloist Constantine Alexander (trumpet)
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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 CCPA Roosevelt Jazz Ensemble (from 8:00p to about 9:15p). $15 admission for general public. Fee parking nearby.
Saturday May 5, 2024: Spring concert at Judson University Thulin Auditorium 7:00p
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5:00p Call/Setup
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5:30p Run-thru with Guest Artist TBD
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7:00p Performance
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After Clean-up
NEW LOCATION Monday February 26
Rehearsal to be held at Naperville Central HS
(440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540)
NEW LOCATION Monday March 4
Rehearsal to be held at Naperville Central HS
(440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540)
May 8 - 12: Essentially Ellington NYC Jazz Lincoln Center
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Flight out May 8 9:15a ORD-LGA
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JALC: May 9 (Workshops, rehearsals, etc.)
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JALC: May 10-11 (Competition, Concert, Awards
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Flight return May12 9:56a (LGA-ORD)
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More details to come!
Friday April 12, 2024: WGN Midday Show 10a-noon
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10:00a Arrive at WGN: 2501 W Bradley Place, Chicago
(park in free lot, check in with security) -
10:30a to 10:45a Soundcheck and Mic check
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11:37a "Tease segment" of 20-40 seconds
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11:45a "Main segment" about 4 minutes 30 seconds
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
Saturday: February 17 2024: Essentially Ellington Chicago Regional Festival
Whitney Young Magnet HS | 211 S. Laflin St., Chicago
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11:30a Call, master classes & hear Columbia College
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3:30p Warm-up
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4:00p Performance
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4:30p Clinic
UPDATED Mon. Jan. 22 2024: Transient Sound Recording Studio
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1803 W Byron St., Chicago IL 60613 (link to map)
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4:30p Call Time
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5:00p - 8:00p Recording time
Sunday January 21, 2024: Winter concert at Judson University:Thompson Building/Demoss Center for the Performing Arts
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2:00p Call
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2:30p Run-thru with Guest Artist Steve Wiest
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4:00p Performance
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5:30p Clean-up
Monday Nov. 27 2023: Clinic 6:30-8:30p with Pianist Alejandro Cortes
Monroe Middle School, Wheaton IL.
Monday Nov. 13 2023: Clinic 6:30-8:30p with VanDoren Ambassador Shawn Maxwell
Monroe Middle School, Wheaton IL.
Monday Oct. 23 2023: First rehearsal/parent meeting
First rehearsal 6:30-8:00p, parent meeting 8:00p
Sunday Oct. 8 2023: Deadline to submit auditions
Auditions are open! See Audition for YJED tab to see more details. Don't delay!