Tampa Youth Brass Band - Spring Season 2026

 

 

TYBB program information

Eligibility: Brass and Percussion | Grades 7-12

Tuition: $175 for the season

Registration and Tuition Deadline: January 31

Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm

Rehearsal Location: Adum K-8 Magnet School

Start Date: February 11

Concert Date: April 22

 

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Director

Ms. Jones is the Director of instrumental music at Kenneth E Adum K8 magnet school, Where she teaches Band and Orchestra.

Ms. Jones graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from The University of South Florida. In her time at USF, Ms. Jones was a member and leader in the Herd of Thunder Marching Band, and studied conducting and music education under the baton of Dr. Matthew McCutchen, Dr. John Carmichael, and Dr. William Wiedrick. She also studied trumpet with Dr. Jay Coble, and served as a principal member and performer of the USF Symphonic and Wind Ensembles, as well as the Jazz Band and “Rumble” Pep Band. She is also an member of the National Women’s Music Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, and served as President in her final year at USF. She also maintains active memberships with The National association for Music educators, the Florida Bandmasters Association, and The North American Brass Band Association.

In addition to being a band director, Ms. Jones is also a freelance trumpet player, clinician, and private teacher. She has performed with the Florida Wind Band, Florida College, and the University of Tampa, and maintains a modest studio of private trumpet students ages middle through high school. She is a founding member and personnel manager of the Tampa Brass Band, where she plays solo Cornet.

Ms. Jones believes that music education is essential, and is a fierce advocate for The Arts in our schools. She lives in Tampa with her perfect mutt, Gryffin.

Associate Director

 Allison Synnett is a member of the tenor horn section and this is her second season in the Tampa Brass Band. Allison earned her Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Oklahoma and taught for 3 years before moving to Florida. She earned Masters in Instrumental Conducting from the University of South Florida and is currently the band director at Walker Middle Magnet IB World School and a private French horn instructor. When Allison is not teaching or playing music, she can be found traveling to National Parks, on the beach, or spending time with her wife and rescue dog.

 
 

Registration now Open

Deadline for Registration and Tuition Payment: January 31


The Tampa Youth Brass Band (TYBB) offers a unique ensemble opportunity for brass and percussion students in grades 7–12 from across the Tampa Bay area.

Modeled after the British-style brass band tradition, TYBB provides students with focused ensemble training, musical growth, and performance experience. Students who play traditional American band instruments are welcome, and no prior brass band experience is required.

All rehearsals are led by professional musicians from the Tampa Brass Band, offering students expert instruction and mentorship throughout the season.

TYBB is ideal for students seeking an additional high-quality musical experience outside of their school ensemble.

 

Audition Application:

Please read before submitting registration form

Each student is required to send a recorded audition so that directors can determine where to seat them in the ensemble and to help guide litterature selection based on ability of the ensemble. 

  • Audition videos are due by Wednesday, February 4th.

  • This audition will determine chair placement within the ensemble.

  • The student must be clearly visible throughout the entire performance.

  • Please upload the video to YouTube (make sure it is marked as “Unlisted”).

    • Title the video “[First Name] [Last Name] Youth Band Chair Audition”

    • In the details section, write what you are performing

    • Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc. are also acceptable

  • Email the link to your recording to: TampaYouthBrassBand@gmail.com

    • Address the email as “[First Name] [Last Name] Youth Band Chair Audition”

Audition Requirements

The video should include:

  1. Etude/Solo of choice
    (All County Audition Etude, S&E Solo, challenging part of music from school, or anything that you think best displays your skills as an artist)

  2. Chromatic scale
    (one, two, or three octaves starting from concert F or concert Bb)

  3. Three major scales
    (one, two, or three octaves)

All three portions should be in one video file.

Each component of the audition may be recorded separately and edited together into one video file, or recorded in one continuous play-through. 

Youth Brass Band Eligibility

Tampa Youth Brass Band is a unique experience outside of students’ band program. Students will perform literature written for Brass & Percussion, modeled after the tradition of the British Brass Band. This is an opportunity to study and perform challenging literature they would not experience in a traditional wind band setting with talented students and educators in Tampa Bay.

Student Eligibility Requirements

  • Students must be in grades 7–12.

  • Private, public, and home-school students are welcome to audition.

  • All students must submit an audition video for successful selection and assignment in the ensemble.

Tuition Policy

  • Tuition: $175 per student for the season, and includes a polo for the concert.

  • Payment is due on or before January 31st

Tampa Brass Band is a non-profit organization. We rely on tuition revenue to operate and serve our student membership. This fee includes all instruction, materials, and costs related to rehearsals, concert venues, equipment, music, and operational expenses.

Attendance

Students are expected to be at all rehearsals. If conflicts arise, please email TampaYouthBrassBand@gmail.com in advance. If student absences hinder the progress of the band, the directors reserve the right to remove the student from the ensemble without refund.

Financial Aid Application

Financial aid is offered on an individual need basis. To apply, please email TampaYouthBrassBand@gmail.com by January 24. Include:

  • Student first & last name

  • Student’s school

  • Parent/guardian first & last name

  • Parent/guardian phone number

Financial aid will only be considered for students who have already submitted an audition video.