Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra

Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra alumnus Morgan Guerin released his album; it's called The Saga III. The last in a trilogy of music outlining his transition from high school, to college, to life as a working musician, this album has been years in the making. #ryjo #morganguerin #rialtoyouthjazz #gsumusic

Now accepting online auditions for the Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra 2020-2021 season! The Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra (RYJO) was formed by Dr. Gordon Vernick. RY...JO consists of one big band and multiple jazz combos. RYJO exposes students to the full spectrum of jazz music and education. The students are selected through audition. The Application Deadline for online auditions is September 20, 2020. https://thearts.gsu.edu/educational-outreach/ryjo/ See more

Jazz, the blues and gospel music are America’s only indigenous original art form[s] -- Quincy Jones The Rialto Center is committed saving the indigenous art f...orm of jazz through our Rialto Jazz for Kids program, led by Gordon Vernick. #jazzforkids #RialtoJazz Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra Georgia State University. See more

#FlashbackFriday: A behind the scenes look at the Rialto's Jazz for Kids students working toward mastering their skills!

Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra Honors Combo are performing throughout Georgia this week. Come out and support this talented group of young musicians before they head out to college! Thursday, July 25, 8-10pm Hendershots, Athens, GA, $5 cover Friday, July 26, 7-9pm The Loft, Columbus, GA, Free Saturday, July 27, 8-11pm Red Light Cafe, Atlanta, GA, $15... If you can't make their performance, you can catch their new album on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QqywxHqb6soaGv46ZSba

Congratulations to the Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra Honors Combo and their director Kevin Bales for winning the Annual Downbeat Honors Ensemble Student Music Awa...rds. Their CD release show is June 30 at the Velvet Note. Tickets can be purchased online at https://thevelvetnote.com/rialto Come out and support our future jazz stars! #RYJO #gsujazz #gsumusic #gsuoutreach See more

The Rialto Jazz for Kids All-Stars put on a fantastic show at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Wishing you a safe & happy Memorial Day! Director, Gordon Vernick Assistants: Rick Rodriguez, Chris Otts, and Wes Funderburk.

GSU Jazz Band with guest artist Etienne Charles and pre-show with The Rialto Youth Jazz Kids