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Previous events

Apollo Trio

Private Event, SF, CA

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

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Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.

OPC-Sf Jazz Level 2 Band

Oakland High School, Oakland, CA

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 2 is geared towards High School students. This level introduces students to various jazz-based styles such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Swing, and Fusion, among others, and includes the study of Jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation. Minimum 3 years playing experience; ability to read music necessary; audition required. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this Level 2 ensemble alongside incredible faculty members David Byrd, Martín Perna, Ruthie Price, Marco Diaz, and Mara Fox.

OPC-SFJAZZ Level 1 Band

 —  —

Oakland Public Conservatory, 3445 San Pablo Oakland, Oakland, CA 94608

OPC-SFJAZZ Academy Level 1 is geared towards middle school students. Level 1 introduces students to the Jazz idiom, and focuses on the basics of Swing and beginning improvisation. Minimum 1 year playing experience; ability to read music necessary; no audition necessary. Mr. Lee is proud to lead this ensemble alongside an incredible faculty including Ruthie Price, Christopher Clarke, and Martín Perna.