Next Generation Jazz Orchestra

Each year, the Monterey Jazz Festival brings together some of the most accomplished high school jazz musicians from across the country to form the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (NGJO), directed by GRAMMY-nominated pianist and composer Gerald Clayton.

  • The 2024 NGJO musicians will get together for two virtual rehearsals before September.
  • The NGJO members will be invited to the 67th Monterey Jazz Festival in September for rehearsals, performances, master classes, and workshops.
  • The orchestra will appear on the Jimmy Lyons Stage in the Arena during the 67th Monterey Jazz Festival

Application process opens in January 2024 and closes Friday, March 15, 2024 at 5pm (PST).

Before filling out your application form, please check out the audition requirements here.

APPLY HERE

Please contact Claire Kim-Shin, Director of Education at claire@montereyjazzfestival.org / 831.373.8842 for any questions.

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 Convention, and at Berklee College of Music where they workshopped with Terri Lyne Carrington at the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

  • 2024 NGWIJC musicians will get together for two virtual rehearsals before September.
  • 2024 NGWIJC musicians will be invited to the 67th Monterey Jazz Festival in September for rehearsals, performances, master classes, and workshops.
  • 2024 NGWIJC musicians will be invited to Berklee College of Music for performances and auditions in January 2024.

Please contact Claire Kim-Shin, Director of Education at claire@montereyjazzfestival.org / 831.373.8842 for any questions.

WOMEN IN JAZZ Monterey Jazz

Congratulations to the 2024 Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo!

Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo 2024

Director: Katie Thiroux

Allie Molin, trumpet
Amalia Gould, drums
Elena Weng, piano
Olivia McVicker, bass
Tanvi Kumar, violin
Vai Taya, guitar

Monterey Jazz Festival

Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo 2024

Director: Katie Thiroux

Allie Molin, trumpet
Amalia Gould, drums
Elena Weng, piano
Olivia McVicker, bass
Tanvi Kumar, violin
Vai Taya, guitar

Monterey Jazz Festival

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