Feel the energy and excitement as the Peninsula Youth Jazz Band joins forces with the Christopher Newport University Jazz Ensemble for a dynamic evening of music. This special side-by-side concert connects Soundscapes’ young jazz musicians—many still in middle school—with their college counterparts, offering a vibrant showcase of mentorship and creativity. Together, they celebrate the joy of jazz and the power of learning from “older music friends” in a concert that bridges generations through rhythm, improvisation, and the big band sound.
About the Ensembles
The Peninsula Youth Jazz Band is a program of Soundscapes that introduces students to the art of jazz performance and improvisation while cultivating listening, collaboration, and creativity. PYJB is open to young musicians across the region and operates on a sliding-scale tuition model to make participation accessible.
The Christopher Newport University Jazz Ensemble provides collegiate musicians the opportunity to perform a wide range of jazz styles under the direction of CNU faculty, fostering artistry, innovation, and a lifelong love of jazz performance.
