Jazz program expanded this fall

The Patel Conservatory in Tampa will hold auditions this month for their music programs.


Enhance your private music lessons with ensemble and performance experience through one of our many music classes, including jazz ensemble, orchestra and Rock School.

This fall, we’ve added additional jazz ensembles. Learn about the rich traditions of jazz through theory and practice, and, gain improvisation and ensemble skills through performances.

Beginning and Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Students must have basic playing skills on one of these instruments: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano or percussion (drum set). These ensembles perform twice each year in public performances.

Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Students work on advanced improvisation and solo work.

PC Jazz Elite

The Jazz Elite Ensemble is comprised of a highly-select group of high school and college jazz musicians who study and perform extraordinary jazz works by great composers.

Auditions for the Jazz Program will be Aug. 16 and 23, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please e-mail music@strazcenter.org or call 813.222.1273 for your audition appointment.