To all of you Lions, who are in band, orchestra, just love music, or maybe even have your own band, we present to you the coolest of the cool, orchestral programs, JAMS has arrived at your front door.

Under the artistic direction of a successful cellist, Freya Seeburger, performer in both classical ensembles and rock bands, who according to Gigmasters, has recorded and performed with independent rock, hip hop, and classical groups including Van Dyke Parks, the Awesöme Orchestra Collective, Grammy nominated artist Tanya Donelly, and The Coup (as a member of Classical Revolution). As well as under the leadership of maestro Dr. Ondine Young, a choir director, and a chamber music teacher for all ages, who has taught music at many public and private institutions.

Juxtapositions Avant Music Symphony, JAMS is a process-based youth ensemble that merges classical & contemporary repertoire with structured improvisations and workshops to cultivate a new generation of musician: players that are equally at home in the classical world and in contemporary music. The skills acquired from playing music are skills that equip JAMmers with valuable academic, business, and life skills.

Its distinctiveness is portrayed in that it is rooted in the community, aiming to reflect the community it is based in. Artistic director Freya Seeburger created it after seeing that there was a need in her home of downtown San Jose to create a process-based ensemble that promoted the merging of the classical performing arts with contemporary music, and the valuable skills that are associated with making music. JAMS seeks to cultivate the rich process of music making.

What is the cost?
$167.00/month* covers in-depth learning, 28 sessions including masterclasses and focused workshops between Sept. 13th and May 22nd, and five concerts taking place on:

• Nov. 19th, 2016
• Dec. 17th, 2016
• Feb. 11th, 2017
• April 1st, 2017
• May 6th, 2017

That breaks down to $16/hour for for in-depth ensemble training and mentoring that goes beyond the concert hall.

**Financial assistance is available to those who need it.

All rehearsals & concerts take place at the Akiyama Wellness Center in San Jose’s Japantown and feature:

• Emerging regional composers
• Multi-Genre programming (classical, rock, hip hop, mariachi, taiko etc.)

With a focus in the process of music and art making, JAMmers cultivate:

• Confidence
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Focus
• Dedication
• Entrepreneurship
• Community focus

Auditions, seeking string players ages 8-21, (Expectations)

Join JAMS on June 7t, 2016 from 4-7PM at the Akiyama Wellness Center in San Jose’s Japantown for an open JAMSession! Bring your instrument and a music stand!

This is a big opportunity, that you can use to expand your skills and you career in music, so don’t forget to check www.jams.rocks/ for Audition expectations, further information about the cost, and to just learn more about JAMS program. If you have more questions regarding the upcoming auditions or anything else, contact Freya Seeburger at freya.seeburger@cellista.net.

Use this opportunity!