Established in 2024, the Los Angeles Youth Jazz Coalition was created to support Los Angeles area band directors and their programs as well as provide opportunities for high school students across Los Angeles to develop skills in instrumental jazz performance. Housed at Glendale Community College, LAYJC is inclusive of all Los Angeles County School districts. LAYJC will have both large and small ensemble classes to develop young musicians in various styles and approaches to America's unique and living art form, jazz. 

The LA Jazz Coalition is a tuition free ensemble. In order to qualify for enrollment, you must be of middle or high school age and be in your school's band or music program if there is one offered. Home school students are exempt from the school band requirement. If a musician is accepted into the LAJC they must enroll with Glendale College as a dual enrollment student. Questions about enrollment may be directed to Dr. Paul Sherman at psherman@glendale.edu

Applications are taken on a first come, first served basis.

Students should apply to GCC through the High School Application Page

After you have applied to GCC and register for class number MUSIC 143 - Ticket 3471

Questions about registration may be directed to Dr. Paul Sherman. psherman@glendale.edu or 818-240-1000 ext. 5621

The admissions process consists of filling out the submission form. There will be a brief placement audition on the first day of rehearsal starting at 3pm during the parent information meeting. Everyone should be prepared to play a Major scale of their choice one octave.  All musicians should be prepared to play a short excerpt from any jazz band arrangement of their choice. We will also ask you to sight read a short excerpt during the audition.  If for some reason you are unable to make the first days audition or rehearsal but will still like to be considered for the LA Youth Jazz Coalition please email me and we can make arrangements. gmarhevka@glendale.edu

 Students should apply to GCC through the High School Application Page

After you have applied to GCC and register for class number MUSIC 143 - Ticket 3471

Questions about registration may be directed to Dr. Paul Sherman. psherman@glendale.edu or 818-240-1000 ext. 5621

• Submissions for YJC are now being accepted
• Rehearsals for Spring 2026 semester will start on February 15th 2026
• Rehearsals will be on Sunday evenings from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Info will be sent out soon after application process is closed.

LA YOUTH JAZZ COALITION
SUBMISSION FORM

Coastin part 1 1.pdf

Coastin Rhythm parts 1.pdf