Summer jazz program at York

JAMAICA The Summer Jazz Program 2008 is accepting student musicians who play big band instruments, including alto, tenor and baritone saxophones; trombones; trumpets; piano; double bass; and drums or percussion. Students must provide their own instruments, excluding piano players and drummers. They will be expected to sight-read, perform a piece of their choosing, and improvise. No previous jazz experience is necessary. The application deadline is May 15, and applications can be downloaded from tomzlabinger.com/sjiapplication.pdf and should be mailed to Tom Zlabinger re: Summer Jazz Program, Performing & Fine Arts Department, York College 1A12, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11451. The program runs from June 30 to August 7, Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a concert at the Louis Armstrong House in Corona on August 4. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/yorkcollegesummerjazzprogram.