JOIN JAZZ!
Opportunities for ages 10-18 to learn jazz and play at various community events throughout Kitsap County. Scholarships are available.
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm
September 30 - May 19
with additional performance
opportunities all year long
*NEW* @ Silverdale Lutheran Church
11701 Ridgepoint Dr NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
Enrollment Now Open!
No jazz experience is needed, but students should have started playing an instrument during the 2024-25 school year or earlier.
All instruments are welcome!
There is no audition requirement, but students will be assessed by the director for best placement.
Cost is $200 per semester
Semester 1: Sept - Jan
Semester 2: Feb -May
or $350 for 2 semesters
Sep - May
Scholarships are available.
Click here to fill out an application to be considered for scholarships
Email info@bremertonsymphony.org for questions or more information
Upcoming Performances
WINTERFEST
Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 7:00pm
Quincy Square, Bremerton
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.
