Youth Small Ensembles

Jazz Up Your Soul

The Jazz Academy of Richmond offers focused, small-group ensemble training for dedicated youth musicians. These ensembles provide an intimate setting for students to master the nuances of collective improvisation.

Requirements

Ages: 14–18 (Grades 9–12)
Experience: Must be enrolled in a Band or Strings program
Instruments: All orchestral string, woodwind, brass, and percussion families
Rehearsals: Weekly in Richmond, VA
Auditions start June 9, 2026

A non-refundable $25 application fee is required with your application.