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New Orleans All-Star Youth JazZ Orchestra

OUTREACH & MENTORING

The AAJC New Orleans All-Star Youth Jazz Orchestra & Outreach Program, co-presented by the African American Jazz Caucus and the Jazz Education Network, features high school jazz ensemble members from the greater New Orleans area performing compositions from the Duke Ellington Library and other Big Band repertoire under the mentorship of AAJC/JEN members who are in the field of music education.” 

About the AAJC

The experience

Student musicians from the Greater New Orleans area are invited to experience a day of learning and perform with nationally known jazz educators and artists who are members of the AAJC and JEN. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend informative sessions and performances throughout the four-day conference. 

AAJC 2026 ALL-STAR YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA

AAJC All-Star Youth Jazz Orchestra recently returned to New Orleans on January 7, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to high school jazz musicians, sharing musical expertise, and preserving the rich legacy of jazz. Under the leadership of Mr. Stephan Foster and AAJC President Dr. Reginald Lewis, the program culminated in a spectacular, sold-out performance at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, presented through a powerful collaboration with the Jazz Education Network.

Thank you to our 2026 Mentors

Thank you to our 2026 Mentors: Steohen Foster, Reginald Lewis, Mary Rous, Carl Allen, Jacques Lesure, Jayla Hernandez, Jerry Tolson, Josh Lee, Kevin Brewster, Kirby Fellis, Laura Simone, Lenor Helm Hammonds, and Sean Jones.  Video Credit: Darius Botley, BotleySrudios.com

Celebrate the Heartbeat of the AAJC Family: Reliving Past Conference Memories That Unite Us

aajc 2024 All-star Youth jazz orchestra

  

AAJC launched its first mentoring program, AAJC All-Star Youth Ensemble, for high school jazz musicians from the New Orleans area. AAJC members aim to share their expertise and preserve the legacy of jazz. The 2024 AAJC All-Star Jazz Youth Orchestra is led by Mr. Stephan Foster and Dr. Iantheia Calhoun.

Thank you to our 2024 Mentors

Mr. Stephan Foster, Dr. Iantheia Calhoun, Dr. Reginal Lewis, Erion Williams, Paul Combs, Dr. Natalie Boeyink, Alison Crockett, Dr. Jerry Tolson, Robert Shipley, Herman Williams, Yolandus (YL) Douglas, Jr., Laura Simone, Mary Rous, Desmain Barnes

The African American Network is an Institutional Member of the Jazz Education Network

and presenting partner of the Annual Jazz Education Network Conference.


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