The VYOA is growing! Starting Fall 2023, the VYOA is offering a jazz program for our state’s finest high school jazz musicians. Led by Kyle Saulnier, this new program is open to 2023-24 9th-12th graders.
Saturdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Elley-Long Music Center
Kyle Saulnier, Director
Starts September 23 and ends with a culminating concert on November 18.
Tuition is $900 and financial aid is available.
Registration is now open!
Click here to take part.
- Have a strong control of their instrument, top-to-bottom.
- Be able to confidently hold their own with written material in an ensemble.
- Be able to sight-read reasonably well.
- Have a working knowledge of and/or aptitude for basic (key-based, diatonic) music theory.
- A familiarization with playing and improvising in a jazz style is welcomed though not required – a willingness to dive in and learn absolutely is.
Financial Aid
The VYOA is committed to ensuring that no child is turned away from participating due to financial need. Need-based financial aid is available to all qualifying families with a combined household income up to $120,000 who wish to apply. The online financial aid application for the 2023-24 season is now open. Please submit your request by September 14, 2023. Your most recent tax documents and a $50 deposit will need to accompany your application. Additional questions can be emailed to art@vyo.org.
