Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop
The Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop is an all-star big band for students in grades 7-10. Often the first big band experience for young music students, the CYJW allows students to explore their individual skills within a supportive and relaxed ensemble environment. The Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop is open to serious young musicians who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar and drums. An audition is required.
The CYJW rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. and performs two to three concerts each year. Small group opportuhities are available as requested. Columbus Recreation & Parks, in conjunction with the Jazz Arts Group, sponsors this exciting opportunity for Columbus-area students interested in jazz. Thanks to the sponsorship of Columbus Recreation & Parks there is no fee for participation.
2008-2009 CYJW
Mark Donavan, Director
Mark Donavan is the band director at Wedgewood Middle School, Columbus City Schools, where he has been teaching for 10 years. He is the director of the Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop which he founded in 2004. Also a professional saxophonist and pianist, Mark performs weekly in various local ensembles and bands.
2008-2009 CYJW Roster
Saxophones
Grant Mitchell
Gabe Sapper
Christian Donovan
William England
Dan Hitchcock
Danny Marchese
Max Kilcup, Bass
Aiden Terry, Double Bass
Nate Rooney, Drums
R. Scott Joyce, Guitar
Christina Flores, Piano
Trombones
Dave England
Will Horner
Alex Murphy
Trumpet
Michael Benatar
Corey Patterson
Henry Shorr
The Youth Jazz Program is the result of collaboration between the Columbus Department of Recreation & Parks and the Jazz Arts Group.