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Youth Initiatives Events Friends and Partners The Ontario Trillium Foundation | Le Fondation Trillium De L'Ontario
Cosmo Music
YAMAHA Music Canada

September, 2010

All-Ages Student Friendly Jazz Jam

The Student Friendly Jazz Jam continues at the Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St. East) on
the 1st and 3rd Sunday from 4 -7pm.  Hosted by pianist Robert Scott.  Hope to see you there!

Dominion on Queen - Beer Parlor, Kitchen, Jazz & Blues, Comedy & Poetry

June, 2010

All-Ages Student Friendly Jazz Jam

The all-ages, student friendly Jazz Jam continues in June.  Held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of ever month at the Dominion on Queen. (500 Queen St. East) fro 4 -7pm.  The jam is hosted by pianist, Robert Scott.


May, 2010

All-Ages Student Friendly Jazz Jam

The all-ages, student friendly Jazz Jam continues in May.  Held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of ever month at the Dominion on Queen. (500 Queen St. East) fro 4 -7pm.  The jam is hosted by pianist, Robert Scott.


March, 2010

All-Ages Student Friendly Jazz Jam

The all-ages, student friendly Jazz Jam continues in March (7 and 21). Held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at the Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St. East) from 4-7pm. The jam is hosted by pianist Robert Scott.


March 5

Terry Promane from the University of Toronto brought the Uof T 10 O'clock Jazz Orchestra to S.S. Mullock High School to perform and talk about Jazz Education. Over 500 music students from 4 area high schools attended.


March 2

Latin percussionist Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo gave a Latin percussion workshop for the music students at Rosedale Heights Collegiate.


February, 2010

All-Ages Student Friendly Jazz Jam

The all-ages, student friendly Jazz Jam continues in February (7th and 21). Held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at the Dominion on Queen (500 Queen St. East) from 4-7pm. The jam is hosted by pianist Robert Scott.


TDSB Jazz Festival

Feb. 23 the Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives sponsored musician and educator Colleen Allen to adjudicate at the first TDSB Jazz Festival for Combos at Stephen Leacock High School. Three area east schools participated.


January, 2010

Jazz Work Shop

University of Toronto Outreach Combo will be doing a workshop at Malvern Collegiate this month. If you would like to have a workshop or clinic at your school contact Julie Christian at youthprograms@beachesjazz.com.


November, 2009

Student Friendly Jazz Jam time changes to 4:00 to 7:00 pm in Oct. and Nov. (1st and 3rd Sunday)

The Youth Initiatives Next Generation Jazz Jam hosted by pianist Robert Scott continues Sunday, November 7th and 21st (the first and third Sunday of every month) at the Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. East, from 4-7 pm.


October, 2009

The Youth Initiatives Next Generation Jazz Jam continues Sundays... hosted by pianist Robert Scott

The Youth Initiatives Next Generation Jazz Jam continues Sunday, October 4th and 18th (the first and third Sunday of every month) at the Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. East, NOW AT A NEW TIME from 4-7 pm. (This student-friendly, all-ages Jam is hosted by pianist Robert Scott).


July, 2009

Youth / New Generation Artists Excited to Perform
The Festival begins on July 17. Come to Woodbine Park, Streetfest and Kew Gardens and share the musical excitement. Watch for all the Youth and New Generation artists being featured at this year's festival.

Jazz Jam is July 5 at the Dominion on Queen... hosted by pianist Robert Scott
The always popular Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives Next Generation Jazz Jam continues July 5 from 3-6 pm. Hosted by pianist Robert Scott, these student friendly, all-ages jams take place at the Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen Street East, Toronto. Look forward to seeing you there! Visit www.dominiononqueen.com.

June, 2009

Next Generation Jazz Jam Schedule – June, 7th and 21st
The always popular Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives Next Generation Jazz Jam continues the 1st and 3rd Sundays in June from 3-6 pm. Hosted by pianist Robert Scott, these student friendly, all-ages jams take place at the Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen Street East, Toronto. Look forward to seeing you there! Visit www.dominiononqueen.com.

April - May, 2009

Next Generation Jazz Jam Schedule – 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month!!
The Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives Next Generation Jazz Jam continues the 1st and 3rd Sundays in April and May from 3-6 pm (April 5 and April 19, May 3 and 17). Hosted by pianist Robert Scott, these student friendly, all-ages jams take place at the Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen Street East, Toronto.

March, 2009

Clinics to be given by Saxophonist Jeff CoffinSaturday, March 14, 2009
Jeff Coffin, photo courtesy of Roxanne Haynes
Jeff Coffin,
photo courtesy of
Roxanne Haynes
The Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives is pleased to help sponsor free clinics given by Saxophonist, Jeff Coffin a member of the Grammy winning group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and now the newest member of the Dave Matthews Band. He comes to Toronto this week for a show at the Rex and to give the two free clinics.

The first clinic, Saturday, March 14, 10:00am at the Royal Conservatory of Music (273 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor Remenyi Room) requires pre-registration to: mo@michaelocchipinti.com

The second clinic is to be held at the new Cosmo Music Superstore in Richmond Hill at 10 Via Renzo Drive off Leslie St. just north of Major MacKenzie Dr. No pre-registration required.

Before the clinics Jeff will be appearing Wednesday, March 11 for a show at the Rex Jazz Bar at 9:30 pm. Jeff is one of the most exciting saxophone players around and you can visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJzXy3KIT-Q if you want to see Jeff in action from a Toronto visit in 2007. The band pairs Jeff with 3 Toronto musicians who are nominated against each other at this year's JUNO awards:

  • Michael Occhipinti - guitar
  • Roberto Occhipinti - bass
  • Barry Romberg - drums

Next Generation Jazz Jam Schedule – 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month!!
The Next Generation Jazz Jam continues the first and third Sunday of every month. Come out and enjoy the music and join in the jam. Free for all ages. Guests welcome. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. East, Toronto.

February, 2009

SPECIAL EVENT!
Nick Marchione, Gary Smulyan in clinic with the U of T Jazz OrchestraThursday, February 12
THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA MONDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE VILLAGE
Nick Marchione and Gary Smulyan, lead trumpet and baritone sax with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, in performance and clinic with the U of T 10:00 Jazz Orchestra.

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Location: U of T Faculty of Music, Boyd Neel Room
Registration Email: youthprograms@beachesjazz.com

Sponsored by U of T Jazz and the Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives
Free admission, open to the public.

Advance reservation required. Please send an email to youthprograms@beachesjazz.com to confirm you would like to attend.

The U of T Faculty of Music is located in the Edward Johnson Building, on University Ave, just south of Bloor St., west side TTC Museum Station. The Boyd Neel Room is in the basement level.

Jazz / Music WorkshopFriday, February 27
Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives is sponsoring a Jazz / Music Workshop at a TDSB elementary school.
To learn how your school can host a workshop click here.

Next Generation Jazz Jam Schedule – Sunday, February 1 and Sunday February 15
The Next Generation Jazz Jam continues. Come out and enjoy the music and join in the jam. Free for all ages. Guests welcome. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. East, Toronto.

January, 2009

Next Generation Jazz Jam Schedule – Sunday, January 4 and Sunday January 18
The Next Generation Jazz Jam continues in 2009 with host Robert Scott, and guests, free, all-ages. Come out and enjoy the music and join in the jam. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. East, Toronto.

Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Church of the Redeemer
Street: NE Corner of Avenue Rd. and Bloor St., Toronto
Contact Info Email: youthprograms@beachesjazz.com

Free Vocal Jazz Master Class, presented by Brenda CarolSaturday, January 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brenda Carol
Brenda Carol will be highlighting the choices of repertoire as it applies to admissions programs (high school and post secondary school), entrance auditions, exams and musical applications in Canada.

Link to event: http://www.bcrjf.com/masters.html

Location: Long & McQuade, 925 Bloor Street (At Ossington), Toronto, ON


December, 2008

Friday, December 5
John Patitucci Clinic Friday, December 5, 2008, the University of Toronto Jazz in conjunction with the Beaches Jazz Festival Youth Initiatives is honored and privileged to welcome world-renowned jazz bassist John Patitucci for a very special clinic. In town to play a concert with Wayne Shorter at Massey Hall, John has graciously made time to present this clinic. John will share insight and demonstrate why he is considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of our time, as he works with some of our top students. U of T Faculty saxophonist Tim Ries will also join the group, offering a glimpse of creative modern jazz improvisation at its finest. Admission is free to U of T faculty and students, all others, $10.00.

Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Church of the Redeemer
Street: NE Corner of Avenue Rd. and Bloor St., Toronto
Contact Info Email: youthprograms@beachesjazz.com

* We have a limited number of free tickets for students, please email for info.

Sunday, December 7 and 21, 3 - 6pm*
Next Generation Jazz Jam with host Robert Scott, and guests, free, all-ages. Come out and enjoy the music and join in the jam. Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St. East, Toronto.


VIBE II THE VIDEOLIGHT
November, 2008

Sunday, November 2, 3 - 6 pm
Next Generation Jazz Jam with host Robert Scott, drummer Great Bob Scott and bassist Chris Gartner, free, all-ages. Come out and enjoy the music and join in the jam.

Saturday. November 15, Vibe II, The Videolight
Doors open at 4 pm, Chinese Cultural Center, presented by Elevated Grounds and featuring special guest, Kim Davis.
*Click here* for more info.

Tuesday. November 25, Bayview Secondary School
Bayview Secondary School hosts the Grad Students from University of Toronto Jazz Studies Department for a performance, workshop and jazz jam. (*Click here* for how your school can get involved in an activity like this)


Rob Christian's 6th year at Streetfest
October, 2008

The Youth Initiatives program is sponsoring a jazz workshop for 130 grade 7 and 8 students at Langdon Public School on November 14.

Next Generation Jazz Jam Schedule
Sunday, Oct. 19, 3-6pm, featuring Robert Scott, Dominion on Queen
Sunday, Nov. 2, 3-6pm, featuring Robert Scott, Dominion on Queen
Sunday, Nov. 16, 3-6pm, featuring Robert Scott, Dominion on Queen
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3-6pm, featuring Robert Scott, Dominion on Queen
Sunday, Dec. 21, 3-6pm, featuring Robert Scott, Dominion on Queen
Dominion on Queen is located at 500 Queen Street East, Toronto.
All-ages, everyone welcome!

This Jam Schedule will continue every 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. Please visit www.dominiononqueen.com.


Watch this space for details!


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