(2023 Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band)
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MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band, an honour group for exceptional teenaged students.
Under the direction of esteemed saxophonist/educator Christine Jensen (Eastman School of Music), the 2026 CSCJB will gather in Niagara Falls, ON from May 10-15, 2026 in preparation and presentation of jazz ensemble masterworks. All CSCJB musicians will receive a masterclass from an esteemed university instructor.
Participation in the CSCJB includes eligibility for some of more than $50,000 of industry-sponsored scholarships.
The fee for successful applicants is $90. If you have any questions about the CSCJB, please email Neil Yorke-Slader (neil.yorke-slader@musicfest.
Accommodations for out-of-town honour ensemble members have been arranged at the Niagara Fallsview Hotel & Suites in Niagara Falls. Honour ensemble members are encouraged to stay at the hotel, but ARE NOT required to do so.
MusicFest is subsidizing the cost to have participants reside close to the rehearsal locations. Because of this subsidy, they are limited to members of the honour groups and can only be booked through the MusicFest Canada office. These arrangements are limited to six (6) nights only. For those wishing to stay at the Niagara Fallsview Hotel & Suites, the cost is $570.00 for the week. If you have a preference for the person sharing the room, that can be indicated on your online registration if you are accepted into the ensemble.
Check In: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Check Out: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00am
Transportation to and from Niagara Falls is the responsibility of each individual musician. Any honour ensemble member travelling by air to Toronto will be met promptly by MusicFest staff either wearing a MusicFest T-shirt and/or carrying a MusicFest sign. We will provide ground transportation to the hotel (and back).
Please note: The audition requirements for the York University National Youth Jazz Combo and the Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band are identical. Your application for either ensemble will automatically qualify as your application for the other. DO NOT SUBMIT TWO SEPARATE APPLICATIONS. The deadline for applications is January 22, 2026.
