Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Brunch

Jazz Houston is proud to announce its inaugural Youth Orchestra of 21 members.  On Sunday, September 12, Jazz Houston will host a brunch to also welcome their parents and some of Houston’s community leaders. Mayor Sylvester Turner will also welcome the students and parents with his warm welcome and tell them the importance of their role in the cultural entertainment for Houston and the surrounding community. The Youth Orchestra will be provided a comprehensive jazz experience for tis participants, performing music from all eras of jazz’s rich history along with contemporary works and culminating in June 2022 with a residency and joint performance with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra in New York City.

The Youth Orchestra is under the direction of Jazz Houston’s Artistic and Education Director Vincent Gardner and assisted by Associate Director David Caceres. Mr. Gardner brings a wealth of experience and energy to the Youth Orchestra having served as the Founding Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra, guiding them to two Carnegie Hall appearances and also having served on the faculty of the Juilliard School among other institutions.