Littlebirds is entering its 35th year and is proudly sponsored by the Edmonton Jazz Society. Past participants who went on to become professional musicians include Don Berner, Jim Brenan, Craig Brenan, Doug Berner, Jerrold Dubyk, Audrey Ochoa, Leah Johnson, Rubin de Toledo, Efa Etoroma, and many more.
You must be between 11 and 21 years of age. If you are attending Junior High or High School, you must also be a member of your school band program, if it has one. Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory unless a player has good reason to be absent. Players who miss more than three rehearsals may be asked to resign from the band. Players are responsible for all music and materials furnished to them by the Littlebirds. All players are required to take an active role in selling tickets to their own performances. All rehearsals are at the Yardbird Suite.
In-person Auditions
- Auditions are open to the following instruments: saxophone (alto, tenor, bari), trumpet, trombone, drums, bass (upright and electric), guitar, piano, and voice.
- All auditions are intended to be low-stress and brief (~10 minutes).
- Senior Big Band and Jazz Combo auditions happen on Sept 10th, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
- Junior Big Band auditions happen on Sept 17th, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Video Auditions
Please email a link to your video audition to littlebirdsdirector@gmail.com by 2 PM of the audition date (above).
Audition requirements
Fees
For those who are successful, the annual non-refundable membership fee for the big band and combo is $450 for the year. A deposit of 50% ($225) is required upon successful acceptance into the program, payable at the first rehearsal in October.