Charlotte, NC – Launched in Spring of 2022, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra kicks off another
academic year this month, bringing local students together in celebration of Latino culture, with the goal
to connect communities and teach life-long lessons through music. Students, grades 7-12 are
encouraged to register for this free program that focuses on the fundamentals of Latin music, combining
the traditional components of jazz including diverse repertoire from various Latin American countries,
the clave and Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Latin jazz history. The program will be led by award-winning
bandleader/arranger/composer/pianist – Iliana Rose, and Afro-Cuban drumming and Latin Jazz Music
specialist, Johnny Vegara, along with other notable Latin Jazz guest teaching artists.

Weekly sessions will be held Tuesday evenings, beginning September 24 at VAPA Center, located 700 N.
Tryon Street uptown. Middle and high school student musicians with at least one year of music
experience (woodwind, brass, percussion, rhythm section, and vocals) are encouraged to participate.
Go to www.thejazzarts.org/education for more information and to register for an audition.

About JazzArts Charlotte
JazzArts Charlotte is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the promotion, education,
preservation of jazz and related art forms in the greater Charlotte region. Founded in 2009, the
organization is comprised of arts patrons, educators, performing jazz artists, business leaders, and
volunteers. Their mission focuses on three program development areas: Jazz Education, Performance,
and Musician Support. These three elements were established to help nurture a future audience and
preserve the tradition of this great American Art Form, Jazz. For more information, visit
www.thejazzarts.org, and follow JazzArts Charlotte on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn