The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Jazz Ensembles (RIPYJazz) will hold auditions by appointment on June 3 or at your convenience for the RIPYJazz Big Band, Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble and Jazz Combos. For an audition application or more information, visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Coordinator CHELSEA ANDERSON at 401-248-7038 or canderson@ripihl.org.

The Jazz and Rock Department offers a complete educational program for students interested in jazz or rock study and performance. Courses are organized so that each student is placed appropriate to their interests and skills and can progress accordingly. The RIPYJazz Big Band, under the direction of Wendy Klein, performs at numerous community events including Monday Night Jazz at Bovi’s, Vernal Arts and Music Festival, and the Blackstone Boulevard Summer Concert Series.

All RIPYJazz ensembles rehearse at the RI Philharmonic’s Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence once a week from September through May and present various performances throughout season.