COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
1/27/21
The recent removal of the Regional Stay Home order returns us to the Purple Tier of the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy which allows us to once again hold in-person classes.
The board discussed the newly eased restrictions, and we are pleased to announce that -- if the case rates continue where they are or improve -- we will resume in-person classes on February 6, 7, and 8.
We are confident that the safety measures we have implemented in the classroom provide a safe space for our students, not to mention the mental health benefits, and we are delighted that they can play together again.
We are thankful for you and our instructors for your continued understanding and support.
Students and families can follow and view our class calendar for up-to-date changes.
November 27, 2020
The board made the important decision to hold classes ONLINE for two weeks AFTER Thanksgiving break. With the surge in COVID cases county wide and the risk of exposure over the Thanksgiving holiday we feel that this is the safest approach. We will re-evaluate during Winter Break to determine which format we will move to in January, 2021. Please expect a decision before January 1st. Students and families can follow and view our class calendar for up-to-date changes.
September 6, 2020
In-person classes resume with safety measures in place.
Young Lions Jazz Conservatory had our reopening plan reviewed by the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, and we were informed that our plan is very thorough and meets the State and local protocols to resume in-person classes – we are so excited to have our students back in the classroom!
Thank you to our board and instructors for getting the classroom prepared and creating a safe environment. We have everything in place – temperature checks, symptom screener, extra masks on hand, fans, hand sanitizer, industrial air filter, vinyl partitions for wind players, and lots and lots of disinfecting spray and wipes. We will continue to improve safety measures as needed and monitor the health and safety of our students and instructors.
We ask that everyone please continue to social distance and wear your mask. We don’t want anyone getting sick, and we want our students to be able to continue to play music together in person, so please follow safety guidelines and stay well… do it for the kids!
August 29, 2020
Fall semester starts – Online
August 1-28, 2020
Preparations made for online classes. Strategic plan created and executed for the potential return to in-person classes.
July 6 - 31, 2020
Summer Workshop Online that included amazing faculty, masterclasses, and different attendance options to suit every interest. It was a HUGE success!
June 13, 2020
End-Of-Year All-Ensemble Showcase 2020 – Online. See Some Of The Videos Here.
June 12, 2020
New website launched.
May 20,2020
We announced our 2020 Summer Workshop – Online
May 3, 2020
We launched Jazz Explorations with Gilbert Castellanos, a weekly online series for our students and community. Each week there were discussions on a wide variety of jazz topics as well as master classes with world-renowned artists and special guest panelists. Watch some past Jazz Explorations here.
March 21, 2020
YLJC moved all of its classes online, and we only missed one week of classes in the transition! Read More. In addition to weekly class meetings, ensembles recorded separate videos (mostly using cell phones) of themselves playing from home, and then they put those videos together to create a virtual ensemble. See Some of the Videos Here.
