This 20-person honors band is open to all musicians high school age or younger in the greater Twin Cities area. The instrumentation is that of a traditional jazz big band including:
Over 9 weeks the band will rehearse together, perform a concert, and record a CD in a professional studio.
Brian Lukkasson is director of bands at Spring Lake Park High School and is on the founding board of the Minnesota Jazz Educators Association. He directs two concerts bands and leads the jazz program. Brian received a Bachelor of Arts in Brian received a Bachelor of Arts in trombone performance at the University of Minnesota, Morris where he studied jazz pedagogy with Jim "Doc" Carlson.
The band rehearses every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm
Spring Lake park High School
1234 Central Ave
Spring Lake Park, MN 55413
$200 participation fee
Sheet music and other materials are included in the tuition feel.
We have many instruments available to rent at a cost of $50 per season.
Scholarships are available to help cover costs. Contact us for more information.
Have any questions about auditioning or need help accessing resources like an instrument or sheet music? Email us at mnyouthjazz@gmail.com or call or text 612-867-5309.
“I’ve never had so much fun in an activity. Recording in the studio was amazing and made me realize that I could do this as a career some day.”
“I just couldn’t get enough of playing jazz at school. MN Youth Jazz Band let me spend more time with my music and meet a ton of new people.”
