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High School All-Stars
A pre-professional training program for current Bay Area high school age jazz musicians. Comprised of two ensembles - the Big Band and the Combo - the All-Stars rehearse and perform throughout the school year at the SFJAZZ Center, receive mentorship and clinics with leading jazz professionals, record a professional studio album, and appear at prestigious music festivals and competitions.
Although it may be a cliché to boast that the future of jazz is in good hands, the skilled young musicians comprising our award-winning Big Band and Combo continue to earn accolades wherever they appear, including four consecutive wins at the Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey, numerous Downbeat Awards, first place in The Portland Jazz Forward and Charles Mingus festivals, and so many more.
The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars program is free of charge to all participants.
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS AUDITIONS
SFJAZZ employs a hybrid approach to auditions in the interest of safety and flexibility. Please visit the auditions page to sign up and learn more.
High School All-Stars
Big Band
Directed by esteemed educator and performer Paul Contos, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band is comprised of 20-25 of the finest young Bay Area jazz musicians, selected annually by competitive audition. Get to know this ensemble's members and their achievements.
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Big Band
Directed by esteemed educator and performer Paul Contos, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band is comprised of 20-25 of the finest young Bay Area jazz musicians, selected annually by competitive audition. Get to know this ensemble's members and their achievements.
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Combo
The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars program presents its elite Combo, directed by renowned saxophonist and educator, Dann Zinn. Comprised of the "best of the best" Bay Area high school students, this small ensemble is typically designed to mirror the SFJAZZ Collective in instrumentation as well as select repertoire.
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Combo
The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars program presents its elite Combo, directed by renowned saxophonist and educator, Dann Zinn. Comprised of the "best of the best" Bay Area high school students, this small ensemble is typically designed to mirror the SFJAZZ Collective in instrumentation as well as select repertoire.
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Alumni Program
Founded in 2013, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Alumni Program is designed to maintain engagement with High School All-Star program alumni in a way that fosters their own creativity and artistry.
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Alumni Program
Founded in 2013, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Alumni Program is designed to maintain engagement with High School All-Star program alumni in a way that fosters their own creativity and artistry.
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By hiring the High School All-Stars, you are providing professional development training opportunities to our talented young Bay Area musicians! Please fill out the following form to request a small ensemble. Once you submit this form, we will contact you to confirm event details and to provide further information on the next steps in booking. Any questions can be directed to bscales@sfjazz.org.
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By hiring the High School All-Stars, you are providing professional development training opportunities to our talented young Bay Area musicians! Please fill out the following form to request a small ensemble. Once you submit this form, we will contact you to confirm event details and to provide further information on the next steps in booking. Any questions can be directed to bscales@sfjazz.org.
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