COVID-19 UPDATE:
ENTRANCE TO ALL CONCERTS NOW REQUIRES PROOF OF VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST
Bremerton WestSound Symphony
Youth Jazz
JOIN JAZZ!
All instruments are welcome!
Ages 10 - 18
Sundays 5-7 pm
September 11, 2022 - May 21, 2023
North Point Church, Poulsbo
Enrollment Opens July 1, 2022
(This is for school year program only.
Click here for youth jazz summer camp.)
No jazz experience is needed, but students should have started playing an instrument during the 2021-22 school year or earlier.*
There is no audition requirement, but students will be assessed by the director for best placement.
Scholarships and flexible payment options available.
Email for more info:
*Until further notice, all those participating in youth jazz during the school year will need to show proof of vaccination. Please bring a copy to your first rehearsal and/or email a copy of the card here.
After June 30, please check with us regarding BSA musician policy. (summer camp is excluded)
Enjoy these clips from previous performances!
DERICK POLK
Youth Jazz Director
Derick Polk grew up on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, and attended two universities in the city: DePaul University, where he earned a degree in music theory, and Northwestern Illinois University, where he earned his degree in music education.
His military career took him out of Chicago and allowed him to explore other parts of the world, such as Italy and Japan, and gave him further opportunities for performance and conducting.
Derick plays tuba in addition to bass, and listens to a wide range of music, including rock, jazz, hip hop, country, and classical. The two most influential musicians in his life are Von Freeman and Fred Anderson, both Chicago jazz legends.
We have been so grateful to have Derick as the director of the BWS Youth Jazz Ensemble. He has said that this group allows him to give forward. By sharing his experience and wisdom, he is helping to shape the next generation of musicians and keep music alive and well in our community.
