2020 - The 2nd season of A Nordic Sound Youth Jazz Orchestra

As part of our Talent Inspiring Talent program,  extraordinary high school musicians can audition for NYJO from 10-12:30 on December 14 at the Little Theatre in Wilton High School . The repertoire is advanced offering inspiration and a challenge to young musicians.

  We will provide the opportunity to rehearse and perform with other extraordinary peers, and to gig with some top professional jazz artists. Tentative gig dates in 2020 are Sunday 2/23, 3/8 and 5/31 at 6 PM 

Rehearsals are 10am -12:30 pm at Wilton HS. You are expected to commit to all rehearsals where you will receive individual / group instruction .

Rehearsals are on 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/31 - 2020

Audition forms are due before Dec. 1 

Auditions / Placements will be held on  12/14.

See forms below. 

For more information email info@anordicsound.org or call Assistant Band Director and Youth Orchestra President, Per Onnerud (617)967-0886 

Per, above, is the lead trumpet in A Nordic Sound and performed with Paquito D'Rivera, Louie Bellso, Bobby Shew and Boston Horns.

An international recognized composer, arranger, conductor and trombonist of jazz and symphonic music. An awesome band leader who also toured or performed with Donna Summer, Blood Sweat and Tears, Shakira, Aretha Franklin and Al Jarreau and many more.

Award-winning and internationally acclaimed vibraphone player, ofter compared with Gary Burton and Dave Samuels, Arthur is also a concert pianist with exceptional teaching skills. Arthur has toured, performed in radio and television throughout 25 countries.