Jazz Combo & Jazz Vocals
2026 Jazz Vocal Auditions
Auditions open January 26 - Interest Form Below
To book SJE for an event or for more information, please email info@spotlightrepnw.org
Spotlight Jazz Ensembles (SJE) Vocalists
SJE vocalists will participate in weekly classes taught by experienced professional jazz artists, focusing on classic jazz arrangements, microphone technique, swing, song forms, and standard jazz repertoire.
Open to singers aged 16+, no jazz experience required, but prior vocal experience is strongly recommended.
Join other passionate singers in exploring improvisation, rhythmic styles, stage presence, and audience engagement.
Audition submissions open January 26
More details coming soon.
Season
March – May 2026
Classes
Mondays, March 2 – May 11
(No class April 13)
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location
Sammamish
Performances
TBA
Spotlight Jazz Ensembles (SJE) Combo
The SJE Combo offers a performance mastery program dedicated to honing participants' skills through weekly rehearsals and performances at top venues like Boxley's and Eagan's Ballard Jam House.
Open to musicians aged 16+ who play drums/percussion, bass, guitar, piano/keyboard, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone.
Join other passionate musicians to master group melody, harmony, and rhythm with stylistic authenticity, guided by experienced professional jazz artists.
Spotlight has a long history of including live jazz music in its various performing arts showcases and is proud to build upon that tradition with the Seattle Spotlight Jazz Orchestra.
The Seattle Spotlight Jazz Orchestra (SSJO)
SSJO started with a dream of two high school students to form a group of like-minded, dedicated jazz musicians who love the big band sound and who seek out challenging scores to play. Spotlight founder, Frances Garcia Hoffman, gave them a home as part of her plan to create multiple instrumental opportunities in support of the community's talents.
SSJO reaches across the entire Seattle region with members from West Seattle, Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mt. Si, Carnation, and Sammamish.
Key SSJO goals:
- To raise awareness and support of jazz within the broader community through training and education.
- To foster connections and a sense of community while encouraging each participant to reach their personal best.
- To develop professional performance skills and work ethic by focusing on diligence, teamwork, recording, and performing in public venues.
- To encourage collaborative leadership skills through student-driven problem solving and direction.
- To further the understanding and appreciation of the various styles of jazz.
- To provide opportunities to experiment, have fun, and just jam!
Spotlight Community Music Productions
Spotlight is known for its high quality music productions showcasing talented groups of all ages from elementary to adults.
We look forward to performing our next show!
Please check out our Show page to see more of Spotlight's offerings.
