We are always on the lookout for
new players
The band runs from late September to June each year. We occasionally have vacancies during the year, so feel free to get in touch with us at any time if you’re interested in joining the band.
Leeds Jazz Orchestra will be holding auditions on Thursday, September 29th 2022 at Heart in Headingley from 7-9pm. Over 18s only please and about Grade 6/7 standard or its equivalent. This can be interpreted very loosely.
To book your place and let us know you’re coming, please email us on jazz@leedsjazzorchestra.com
Leeds Jazz Orchestra is a not-for-profit organisation so in order to cover expenses such as room hire, MD fee, Public Liability Insurance etc, there is an annual membership fee of £60 per term. For people joining after the start of the year the fee is charged pro rata. We have 3 terms per year with a total of 30 rehearsals.
Spaces currently available for the following:
Trumpet
Trombone
Tenor Saxophone
The audition process is very informal. It’s simply a
matter of sitting in with the band and playing with
us. You may be asked to improvise along with the
rhythm section, but this is optional and you don’t
have to play like Charlie Parker – just be willing to
give it a go... or not as the case may be. No pressure!
You will need your
instrument and a music stand.
Piano and Drum kit (no
cymbals) are provided at our rehearsal venue which is:
Headingley Arts Centre (HEART),
Bennett Lane
Leeds
LS6 3HN
If you are interested in finding out more, then please
e-mail us jazz@leedsjazzorchestra.com
Rhythm Section Wanted
Piano,
Guitar Bass and Drums
Rehearsal at:
Headingley
Arts Centre (HEART),
Bennett Lane
Leeds
LS6 3HN
Blowers Wanted
Trumpets and trombones. Alto, tenor and
baritone saxophones too. Clarinets and flutes as
doubles only.
We
occasionally have vacancies during the year,
so feel free to get in touch with us at any
time if you’re interested in joining the
band.