SJYO Orchestras
South Jeffco Youth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Frank Fyock
The SJYO Symphony Orchestra is an advanced orchestra with a full compliment of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. The purpose of the South Jeffco Youth Orchestra (SJYO) is to enhance the musical skills of young musicians of all ages through age twenty three. The SJYO strives to be an outstanding youth orchestra committed to performing quality classical and contemporary music; to providing opportunities and a supportive, challenging environment for its musicians; and dedicated to producing collaborative, educational, and enjoyable experiences for diverse audiences.
Students experience the elements of a professional environment, including competition, responsibility, and concert hall performances. Students are offered opportunities to expand their repertoire and are provided a supportive, challenging environment.
If you are interested in joining the SJYO Symphony Orchestra please call or e-mail the SJYO now to schedule your audition.
Advanced Jazz Combo
Conductor: Tyson Ailshie
The SJYO Jazz Combo is the newest group in the continuing educational opportunities offered by the South Jefferson County Youth Orchestra. Beginning with the 2008-2009 season, the function of this group is to place experienced musicians interested in high level jazz performance. With professional instruction, students will receive opportunity to learn and excel with advanced improvisational skills, college level jazz repertoire, the development of combo synergy and advanced jazz theory.
This jazz combo is an advanced level group with an emphasis on preparation for performing jazz music at the collegiate level. Formed as a traditional "bebop" style combo, this group caters to a maximum of five musicians including instrumentation such as; drums, bass, piano/guitar, trumpet and saxophone. These students will be prepared for a higher level of playing based on the educational requirements of most University programs. Students will receive instruction on advanced jazz theory methods and their applications for improvisation. Each member will also learn a list of standard jazz tunes and how to execute them in performance. The SJYO Jazz Combo offers the experience of advanced performing and skills in jazz music.
For excellent instruction in jazz performance and exciting opportunities to perform throughout the area, call or e-mail the SJYO now to schedule your audition.
Strings Ensemble
Conductor: Paula Verdicchio Ailshie
The South Jeffco Strings Ensemble fosters the growth of young string musicians on violin, viola, cello, bass and acoustic guitar. The Strings ensemble provides an opportunity to play a varied repertoire of classical music, world music and well known orchestral themes from film music. The students develop the skills and technique needed to advance to the Symphony Orchestra by playing duets, trios, and full ensemble pieces.
Because this is a multilevel group, opportunities exist for nearly anyone able to read at a beginning level and able to maintain rhythmic accuracy in a group. However, this group is also well suited for more advanced players without group experience, who may be assigned solos and harder parts as the role fits.
If you are interested in joining the SJYO Strings Ensemble please call or e-mail the SJYO now to schedule your audition.
To contact Paula directly, e-mail her at pvailshie@gmail.com or call 303-726-1809.
Jazz Ensemble
Conductor: Tyson Ailshie
The South Jeffco Jazz Ensemble is the newest group in the continuing educational opportunities offered by the South Jeffco Youth Orchestra. Beginning with the 2007-2008 season, the function of the program is to encourage young musicians interested in jazz performance and through professional instruction give them the opportunity to learn and excel in improvisational skills, jazz repertoire, development of ensemble techniques and standard jazz theory.
The main emphasis of the ensemble is to allow for development of improvisation skills, “how to navigate through the harmonic foundation of a tune”, where each aspiring member will receive the opportunity to explore and excel as a musician. In addition, the ensemble provides the opportunity to explore a diverse repertoire of songs and styles. The student will learn the aesthetic of applying improvisational techniques to modern and standard music. The SJYO Jazz Ensemble offers the experience of enhancing the musical skills of talented young musicians.
For excellent instruction in Jazz performance and exciting opportunities to perform throughout the area, please call or e-mail the SJYO now to schedule your audition.
To contact Tyson directly, e-mail him at tysonailshie@gmail.com.