Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop
The Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Ensemble is for students primarily in grades 9-12 and focuses on improving individual skills within the context of a top level ensemble as well as a broad exploration of jazz literature. The Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Ensemble is open to serious young musicians who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar and drums. An audition is required.
The band rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-6:00pm at Fort Hayes High School and performs two to three concerts each year. Small group opportunities are available as requested. There is a $75 per semester participation fee.
2008-2009 CYJSE
Kie Watkins, Director
Kie Watkins received his Bachelors degree in Music Education and Masters in Educational Leadership from the Ohio State University (1994, 2003). He is currently completing his PhD in Music Education. Kie is an international endorsing artist for Conn-Selmer and plays exclusively on their instruments (52J and 2341 tubas and 100H, 112H and 88H trombones). Mr. Watkins performs regionally with a variety of ensembles and is in the proofreading stages of completing his method book for wind bands
2008-2009 CYJSE Roster
Saxophones
Ryan Baker
Matthew Kirschner
Miranda Martin
Leo Shea
Eric Dull
Pat Kennedy
Chase Potter (& Violin)
Rhythm Section
Maddy Ciampa, Bass
Robert Mason, Piano
Wes Cantwell, Guitar
Cole Ishida-Plavcan, Bass
Ben Krein, Guitar
Marko Manastyrskyj, Piano
Trombones
Caleb Jack
Trumpet
Ethan Eraybar
Hannah Shires
The Youth Jazz Program is the result of collaboration
between the Columbus Department of Recreation & Parks and the Jazz Arts Group.