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Jazz Department Co-Coordinators Ian Sims Blake Meister Open to middle school age through adult musicians in piano, guitar, bass, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. These exciting groups are designed to give students exposure in reading and performing music of varying styles and levels of difficulty from the standard jazz repertoire as well as more recent works. It also presents an opportunity for young musicians to apply classroom skill sets, including previous music theory, improvisation, and aural training. Students will also address fundamental issues related to playing in the instrumental ensemble setting. Ensemble performance opportunities are available at Preparatory events, festivals, concerts, and competitions throughout the local region. Members receive the added bonus of an invitation to observe all Conservatory Jazz Department master classes and participate in special sessions with distinguished Peabody Conservatory Jazz faculty and other renowned guest artists. Membership is open by audition only and previous ensemble experience is not required. Everyone is welcome to audition for the Jazz Ensembles regardless of whether the student is in individual instruction at the Preparatory. (Only students in individual instruction are eligible to participate in Preparatory recitals and competitions.) For more information on the Jazz department or for audition information, visit the Jazz department’s website at Peabody.jhu.edu/prepjazz