Dear students, parents, teachers, and musicians

Students may perform with the Ventura Jazz Orchestra.
Students may perform with the Ventura Jazz Orchestra.

By Dean Adams  Lead Trombonist  Director

It is time for our second annual Mentor/Protégé program with the Ventura Jazz Orchestra.

The Mentor/Protégé Programs purpose is to incorporate students into a professional working and to perform with the Ventura Jazz Orchestra at the Poinsettia Pavilion Ballroom.The idea is to give the protégé real world experience by playing in a professional band with their own mentor.

Students must be Ventura or Santa Barbara county residents, high school age, and play their instrument at an intermediate level or higher.

Call  646-8594 Please leave message with return phone number and best time to call so that we can conduct a phone interview.

Rehearsals  are held at the Poinsettia Pavilion on March 10, 17, 24 with  dress rehearsal March 31st (All Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm)

Performance will be the Ventura Jazz Orchestra Spring Swing Big Band Dance/Concert on Friday, April 8.

For more information about the band, visit our website: http://www.theventurajazzorchestra.com.