About
Mission
Mission
Mission
SDYJO is dedicated to instill the highest standards of excellence and nurturing individual artistic sensibility and creative growth by studying jazz music and its rich history. Understanding that music is one of the transcendent expressions of human civilization, SDYJO aspires to ensure it has a central place in contemporary society, especially throughout our San Diego community.
SDJYO
Mission
Mission
SDYJO, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) recognized corporation organization. We believe that studying music helps builds self-esteem, character, elevates our hearts and minds while establishing in our students a love and passion for jazz music education for students in middle school and high school.
Rehearsals will be at:
Mesa Verde Middle School
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
THE PROGRAM
THE DIRECTOR
THE DIRECTOR
SDYJO is a program designed for middle school and high school students in the San Diego County. The primary focus is on developing the student’s technique, improvisational skills and deepening their understanding of jazz music education and its history. SDYJO will perform advanced jazz repertoire combining swing, blues, Brazilian, Af
SDYJO is a program designed for middle school and high school students in the San Diego County. The primary focus is on developing the student’s technique, improvisational skills and deepening their understanding of jazz music education and its history. SDYJO will perform advanced jazz repertoire combining swing, blues, Brazilian, Afro Cuban, Afro Puerto Rican, and R&B music.
SDYJO members will have an opportunity to hear from some of the finest in the industry of music as well as perform with a jazz artist, participation in recording a CD project, perform at various jazz venues.
This group will represent San Diego on a national level.
THE DIRECTOR
THE DIRECTOR
THE DIRECTOR
Robert Resto has had extensive experience as a jazz musician, clinician, director of several church ministries & groups, conferences, working with renown artist, recording and arranging for several organizations. Owns a music school in North County San Diego. He works for the Poway Unified School District as assistant director of instru
Robert Resto has had extensive experience as a jazz musician, clinician, director of several church ministries & groups, conferences, working with renown artist, recording and arranging for several organizations. Owns a music school in North County San Diego. He works for the Poway Unified School District as assistant director of instrumental music and directs several jazz ensembles. His passion for jazz is what led him to begin this organization to offer young musicians the experience needed to pursue music as a career and give knowledgeable information on the industry of music.