The Richmond Youth Jazz Guild offers the highest quality instruction to youth in the Richmond metropolitan area, ages 7 and up. Unprecedented in the River City, we are reaching back with the tradition of apprenticeship and performance to develop the next generation of jazz musicians and audience. We offer weekly instruction through:
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| Next Level Music Instruction The Richmond Youth Jazz Guild is redefining music instruction through a Jazz lens of ensemble instruction, improvisation and mentorship. Improvisation-the foundation of Jazz offers many opportunities for spontaneous creative expression. The RYJG is a member of the Berklee City Music Network. The Berklee City Music Network is a consortium of community organizations across the United States committed to delivering high-quality contemporary music instruction to under served youth. The network is designed to demonstrate and promote the life-changing role that a contemporary music education plays in the lives of these students. Through the City Music Network students at RYJG learn music through the Berklee PULSE (Pre-University Learning System Experience) method. This unique curriculum gives students the benefits of a Berklee education no matter where they live. This proven state-of-the-art, online method of teaching gives students access to professional instructors at Berklee College of Music. |
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| Jazz on the Hill 5K and Music Festival Let's run a little and dance a lot! This exciting festival held on September 12, 2010 features independent music artists performing a variety of musical genres. The day kicks off with an invigorating run of just over 3 miles. After the run, join in with the music festival that also features comedians, public service announcements from city officials, music industry leaders and charities, food and merchandise vendors. This is a family affair! The proceeds directly benefit the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild and the endowment established by the Rhythm Section Foundation, Inc. Register Now and Support Jazz and Music Education! |
RICHMOND TEEN AWARDED FULL
SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUMMER STUDY AT
WORLD-RENOWNED BERKLEE COLLEGE OF
MUSIC
Boston, MA, June 21, 2010 – Richmond teen Myrish Spell
was awarded a full Berklee City Music Summer Scholarship
to attend Berklee College of Music's Five-Week Summer
Performance Program for high school students, July 10 -
August 13, in Boston.
Spell heads to Boston through a collaborative after-school
program between the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild and the
Berklee City Music Network, a national partnership initiative
for Berklee to give underserved youth a music education.
At each Network locale, Berklee alumni direct student
ensembles, while an online music curriculum teaches
theory, ear training, and performance using popular r&b,
rock, hip-hop, and jazz songs. Scholarships are available
for Network students, granting them summer or full-time
study at Berklee. For the students enrolled at the 22 Berklee
City Music Network sites, their experiences are life changing.
The first Berklee scholarship recipient from the Richmond
Youth Jazz Guild, Spell will join 900 high school students
from all over the world to sharpen her skills in private
lessons, ensembles, and concert performances of
contemporary music styles.
Spell is a 17-year old trombone player who attends
Richmond Community High School. She began her
musical training on the trumpet and also played baritone
saxophone before taking up trombone in ninth grade. Spell
performs with a variety of ensembles including the
Richmond Youth Jazz Guild, the Richmond Community
High School Jazz Band, the VCU Greater Richmond High
School Band, and the First African Baptist Church Orchestra.
The Richmond Youth Jazz Guild offers the highest quality
instruction to youth in the Richmond metropolitan area,
ages 7 and up. Unprecedented in the River City, the
organization is reaching back with the tradition of
apprenticeship and performance to develop the next
generation of jazz musicians and audience. The
Richmond Youth Jazz Guild is redefining music instruction
through a jazz lens of ensemble instruction, improvisation,
and mentorship. Improvisation - the foundation of jazz -
offers many opportunities for spontaneous creative
expression.
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary
principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in
music was through the study and practice of contemporary
music. For over 65 years, the college has evolved
constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the
music business. With over a dozen performance and
nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student
body representing over 70 countries, and a music industry
"who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the world's premier
learning lab for the music of today — and tomorrow.
SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUMMER STUDY AT
WORLD-RENOWNED BERKLEE COLLEGE OF
MUSIC
Boston, MA, June 21, 2010 – Richmond teen Myrish Spell
was awarded a full Berklee City Music Summer Scholarship
to attend Berklee College of Music's Five-Week Summer
Performance Program for high school students, July 10 -
August 13, in Boston.
Spell heads to Boston through a collaborative after-school
program between the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild and the
Berklee City Music Network, a national partnership initiative
for Berklee to give underserved youth a music education.
At each Network locale, Berklee alumni direct student
ensembles, while an online music curriculum teaches
theory, ear training, and performance using popular r&b,
rock, hip-hop, and jazz songs. Scholarships are available
for Network students, granting them summer or full-time
study at Berklee. For the students enrolled at the 22 Berklee
City Music Network sites, their experiences are life changing.
The first Berklee scholarship recipient from the Richmond
Youth Jazz Guild, Spell will join 900 high school students
from all over the world to sharpen her skills in private
lessons, ensembles, and concert performances of
contemporary music styles.
Spell is a 17-year old trombone player who attends
Richmond Community High School. She began her
musical training on the trumpet and also played baritone
saxophone before taking up trombone in ninth grade. Spell
performs with a variety of ensembles including the
Richmond Youth Jazz Guild, the Richmond Community
High School Jazz Band, the VCU Greater Richmond High
School Band, and the First African Baptist Church Orchestra.
The Richmond Youth Jazz Guild offers the highest quality
instruction to youth in the Richmond metropolitan area,
ages 7 and up. Unprecedented in the River City, the
organization is reaching back with the tradition of
apprenticeship and performance to develop the next
generation of jazz musicians and audience. The
Richmond Youth Jazz Guild is redefining music instruction
through a jazz lens of ensemble instruction, improvisation,
and mentorship. Improvisation - the foundation of jazz -
offers many opportunities for spontaneous creative
expression.
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary
principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in
music was through the study and practice of contemporary
music. For over 65 years, the college has evolved
constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the
music business. With over a dozen performance and
nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student
body representing over 70 countries, and a music industry
"who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the world's premier
learning lab for the music of today — and tomorrow.
CELEBRATING JAZZ, REDEFINING MUSIC INSTRUCTION & ENRICHING LIVES
| Thanks to all who made contributions in support of Myrish's Room and Board costs! Funds are still needed. If you are interested in making a contribution contact Muse Creative Workspace at info@musecreativeworkspace.com . |
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