SDYS Jazz

An inclusive environment to promote education and
creativity among students of all ages and skill levels

WHO WE ARE

SDYS Jazz is here! We are excited to offer this opportunity to learn and celebrate the rich history and legacy of jazz and big band in these ensemble-based programs. Register and audition for the 2025-26 season! Come make music together at KeyNote!

Meet our Conductors

Derek Cannon

Chaz Cabrera

Meet our Teaching Artists

Tommy Collins, Guitar

Andy Geib, Brass

Evona Wascinski, Bass

Richard Sellers, Percussion

Ian Tordella, Saxophone

Student Information

24-25 Advanced Jazz

 

24-25 Intermediate Jazz

 

25-26 Advanced Jazz

 

25-26 Intermediate Jazz

 

Student Handbook

AUDITIONS

2025-26 Registration and Audition Deadlines
Open: April 14, 2025 – June 5, 2025

Registration and auditions for the 2025-2026 season are currently open through June 5, 2025.

 

HOW TO AUDITION

To audition for the 2025-2026 season, all students MUST complete the following steps:

  1. Complete your Registration and pay the non-refundable registration fee by June 5. (The $50 fee increases to $65 on May 20): Register Here!
  2. Review and prepare all audition requirements listed by instrument below.
    1. Specific repertoire for each instrument can be found in the Audition Requirements by Instrument below.
    2. It is recommended that you review the repertoire requirements with your private or school music teacher.
  3. Complete Audition Application online via Acceptd by June 5:  Audition Here!
  4. Results will be available by early July. Results will not be given over the phone.

Be sure to review all details, requirements, and deadlines for your registration, and contact the SDYS Jazz team with any questions: jazz@keynote-music.org, 619.233.3232 extension 115.

Trumpet

Trombone

Percussion
Saxophones

Guitar

Piano

TUITION ASSISTANCE

SDYS offers tuition assistance so that all families can allow their children to experience the joy of music.
We are strongly committed to the principle that financial need should not be a barrier to music education.

NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE

SDYS is committed to making quality music education programs accessible and affordable to any young person who wants to participate. In support of this goal, The Encore Fund has been established to provide tuition assistance. Please submit your application early to ensure that it is considered, as funds are limited.

To apply for need-based tuition assistance, please complete the Tuition Assistance Application (PDF and online version found below) and submit this form with the approved supporting documentation (see part D). Please email support@keynote-music.org or call at 619-233-3232 x. 4 with any questions. All information will be kept confidential and only used for the purposes of determining eligibility for tuition assistance.

SDYS requires supporting documents in order to receive tuition assistance for the 2025-2026 season. Please use this helpful info sheet (English & Spanish) to decide which documents are available to you, and how to find them.

Please note: tuition assistance is not available for the registration fee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FORMS