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Orlando Youth Jazz Orchestra 1

The “Orlando Youth Jazz Orchestra 1” or the “OYJO” is our premier "Big Band" that features a 25 piece ensemble made up of some of Orlando’s finest young jazz musicians! The OYJO performs a variety of genres, including but not limited to funk, swing, latin jazz, and pop tunes. You must audition for placement into one of our jazz ensembles.


Directed by Jesus Lopez

Orlando Youth Jazz Orchestra 2

 Due to popular demand, the “Orlando Youth Jazz Orchestra 2 ” or the “OYJO2” is our second Big Band. This 22 piece ensemble also features some of Orlando’s finest young jazz musicians! We perform a variety of genres including but not limited to funk, swing, latin jazz, and pop tunes. You must audition for placement into one of our jazz ensembles.


Directed by Alex Bodytko

Upcoming Events

May 29 - 6PM

Matt McCarthy Memorial Day of Jazz

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May 29 - 6PM

Matt McCarthy Memorial Day of Jazz

Join us for a special performance in memory of Orlando jazz legend, Matt McCarthy, with performances from OYJO 1 & 2, UCF Jazz Combo, FSYO J...

Event Details

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Audition Packet

OYCE believes that no student shall be turned away because of ability. To better serve our members we do ask for a short benchmark audition so that we may set our members up for success.  Benchmark auditions will be done in the first rehearsal of the year to place your student in the most optimal part of that ensemble. 

Jazz Orchestra Audition Packet 2021-2022 (pdf)Download

Director OYJO2 Alex Bodytko

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