NEXT GENERATION WOMEN IN JAZZ COMBO

The Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo was created in 2019 to feature top high school women jazz players from throughout the United States. This small combo, directed by award-winning bassist, vocalist and composer Katie Thiroux, ensemble members are selected based on set criteria through video auditions. The group has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Next Generation Jazz Festival, the Jazz Education Network Conference, and at Berklee College of Music where they workshopped with Terri Lyne Carrington at the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

2025 NGWIJC musicians will get together for two virtual rehearsals before September.
2025 NGWIJC musicians will be invited to the 68^th Monterey Jazz Festival in September for rehearsals, performances, master classes, and workshops.
2025 NGWIJC musician will be featured in a performance with Next Generation Jazz Orchestra on the main Arena stage.
2025 NGWIJC musicians will be invited to Berklee School of Music for performances and auditions in January 2025.

The deadline for application and video submission: 11:59 PM (PST) on Monday, October 21, 2024

Application

If you would like to review the audition requirements before completing the application form, please click here.

After completing the application form, applicants will be redirected to the audition criteria document which will provide detailed information on what to play in audition videos and how to submit your videos.

Please contact Claire Kim-Shin, Director of Education at [email protected] / 831.373.8842 with any questions.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 NEXT GENERATION WOMEN IN JAZZ COMBO!

We will kick off the 2024 season of Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo in Boston! The 2023 and 2024 NGWIJC members have been invited to Berklee College of Music in January. On Wednesday, January 10 through Saturday, January 13, NGWIJC members, led by their ensemble director Katie Thiroux, will participate in a series of educational activities including workshops, performances, and auditions on the Berklee College campus. They will perform together again at the 67th Monterey Jazz Festival in September. We are excited for their musical growth in this year’s programs. Thank you to Berklee College of Music for this exclusive offering for our students!