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Kids. Drums. Trash cans. Anything we can hit.
Vienna Jammers
A percussion ensemble for kids in Vienna, VA — jamming since 2005.
What grade is your child in?
Pick a grade above to see where your Jammer fits.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Email Reshma Eggleston at businessmanager@viennajammers.org for application information.
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SINCE 2005
Found sounds
The group began in 2005–2006 when a high school junior (our old friend Dave Cohen!) approached David L. Reynolds, Jr. with the idea of starting an after-school percussion ensemble. The signature Red Brute trash cans were bought partly out of financial necessity, and partly because the group wanted to emulate the “found sounds” idea at the heart of Stomp. Members play marimbas, hand drums, trash cans and any other object they can hit — and the steel pans made their debut in 2014.
2005
8–18
Jamming since
Ages
8
2015
Ensembles + Jammers Tech
Emerging Arts Award
GRADES 1–5
Mini-Camps
The easiest way to try the Jammers.
These camps are open to children new to the Jammers. They are fun, interactive, 2-hour sessions that happen a few times throughout the season. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are open to 1st-5th graders. We have two camps a season (Fall and Winter). This is a great introduction to the Jammers and will help you gauge your child's interest level.
Questions? businessmanager@viennajammers.org
THE GATE
Summer Experience Camp
Every ensemble starts here.
These week-long, half-day camps are open to children new to Jammers, and serve as the required audition for our performance groups. Camp participants will experience firsthand the high energy, uniquely hands-on teaching style of award-winning educator David Reynolds, Jr. and the Jammers camp staff. Children will have daily sessions in drum set, hand drumming, and mallet percussion ensemble. No prior musical experience is required. Your child may only attend one week of camp.
Summer Experience Camp dates are TBD. Check back here in January or sign up for our newsletter to receive an email when registration opens.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Ensembles
After Summer Experience Camp, Jammers join by grade and by how much time they can give.
TWICE A WEEK
Tue + Thu · 4–6 shows a year
ONCE A WEEK
Wed · Big Jam only
GRADES
2–4
2ND–4TH · TWICE A WEEK
Jammers Red
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–6:15 pm
4–6 community performances a year, including the Big Jam
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Jammers Red represents the younger Jammers from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. They typically perform out in the community 4-6 times a year including the Big Jam. The group practices twice a week from 5:30-6:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested, potential Jammers must first sign-up for our Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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2ND–4TH · ONCE A WEEK
Jammers Green
Wednesdays, 5:30–6:15 pm
Performs at the Big Jam
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Jammers Green is open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders who can't commit to the full schedule of Jammers Red. The group only meets once a week on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15 pm, and only performs at the Big Jam. If interested, potential Jammers must first sign-up for our Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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GRADES
5–6
5TH–6TH · TWICE A WEEK
Jammers Black
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:35–5:20 pm
4–6 community performances a year, including the Big Jam
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Jammers Black represents the older Jammers from 5th, and 6th grade. They typically perform out in the community 4-6 times a year including the Big Jam. The group practices twice a week from 4:35-5:20 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested, potential Jammers must first sign-up for our Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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5TH–6TH · ONCE A WEEK
Jammers White
Wednesdays, 4:35–5:20 pm
Performs at the Big Jam
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Jammers White is open to 5th and 6th graders who can't commit to the full schedule of Jammers Black. The group only meets once a week on Wednesdays from 4:35-5:20 pm, and only performs at the Big Jam. If interested, potential Jammers must first sign-up for our Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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THE BIG JAM WOULDN'T HAPPEN WITHOUT THEM
Our sponsors
The Jammers are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so every gift is tax deductible. Sponsors get their name on stage at the Big Jam.
DRUM CIRCLE
$500
Dr. Alex Cheng and Evelyn Chou · Kathy and Dan Clark · Penny Corcoran · Emily and Jason Keller · Amarnath (Dave) Divecha · Reshma and Richard Eggleston · Byron and Karen Denney · Robert and Jane Melchior · John and Robbin Miranda · Cynthia and Gene Oliver · Delila Rains · The Shearer Family
TOUR SPONSOR
$250
Robert & Miriam Etris · Carole Van de Kerckhove · Maureen & Richard Herzbach · John & Lana Baetz · Frank & Dore Skidmore · Helena & Matthew MacLean · Jim & Deirdre Naughton · The Bang Family · Roger & Jean Lintemuth
ROCK STAR
$5,000+
COMPOSER
$2,500
LEAD PERCUSSIONIST
$1,000
Julia DuBois · Patricia and Michael Shaw
Drum Circle and Tour sponsors ▾
7TH GRADE AND UP
JAMMER BY 6TH GRADE
Every ensemble from 7th grade up (except Jammers Tech) requires that the participant has been a Jammer by at least their 6th grade year.
Jammers Steel
Jammers Steel is the first youth steel pan orchestra in the Vienna area. This group is comprised of rising 7th graders and up who were in Jammers Black or White in 6th grade. They practice once a week at Jammers Headquarters from 7-7:45 pm on Mondays.
Grades
Rising 7th & up
Commitment
Once a week
When
Mondays, 7:00–7:45 pm at Jammers HQ
Who can join
Must have been a Jammer (Black or White) by 6th grade
Jammers Advanced Steel
Advanced Steel is open to those already in Steel (audition required). They practice from 8-8:45 pm on Mondays.
BACK TO THE MARIMBAS
Jammers Platinum
Jammers Platinum is open to current Jammers who have done one year of Jammers Steel and want to move back to marimbas. It's open to 8th-12th graders and meets Monday nights from 8-8:45 pm when we have enough interest that season.
Grades
8th–12th
Commitment
Once a week, when there's enough interest
When
Mondays, 8:00–8:45 pm (when there's enough interest that season)
Who can join
Current Jammers with one year of Jammers Steel
GRADES 6–12 · OPEN TO NEWCOMERS
Jammers Tech
Cameras, mixers, and the whole Jammers show.
Jammers Tech is our newest program. This group is open to 6th-12th graders who are interested in learning how to capture, produce, edit and deliver video content. This program has a beginner and advanced level class offered in semesters. This Fall the beginner level class meets two Mondays a month at Jammers Headquarters from 4:30-5:30 pm. Class size is limited, so application for enrollment is required. No prerequisite background in A/V is required. The advanced level class is only open to students who have already taken the beginner class. This Fall it meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 pm once a month. Advanced Tech students also have the opportunity to come in to JHQ to capture and edit footage as well as manage our social media accounts. Jammers Tech students are in charge of creating and capturing promo and production materials in-house for the Jammers ensembles.
Grades
6th–12th
Commitment
Semester classes
When
Tech 101: two Mondays a month, 4:30–5:30 pm · Advanced Tech 201: one Wednesday a month, 6:30–7:30 pm
Who can join
No A/V background needed. Application required; class size is limited. Advanced Tech requires Tech 101.
GROWN-UPS
Jammers Gold
Part Fun, Part Social, Part Learning!
Jammers for grown ups! Part Fun, Part Social, Part Learning! We meet one Friday night a month from 7:30-9:00 pm. The goal is to have fun and learn a little along the way.
Grades
Grown-ups
Commitment
One Friday night a month
When
Fridays, 7:30–9:00 pm, once a month
Who can join
Jammers for grown ups!
Registration opens by semester. This semester is closed; Spring registration opens in January. To show interest, email businessmanager@viennajammers.org or sign up for our newsletter.
EVERY SPRING
The Big Jam
Every spring, all of our ensembles take the stage together at the Big Jam — our biggest night of the year. You'll also find us at Viva Vienna, Vienna Halloween Parade, Jammin Java, Wolf Trap, Verizon Center, Vienna Volunteer Reception.
My Hero (Dave Grohl / Foo Fighters)
Red · 2018
U.F.O. (Walt Hampton, arr. Reynolds Jr.)
Steel · 2017
Tildé (David L. Reynolds Jr.)
Red · 2017
Star Wars Medley (John Williams, arr. Reynolds Jr.)
Steel · 2017
El Primero (Eric Schopmeyer)
Green · 2017
Heavy Roller (Walt Hampton)
White · 2017
Our newest videos are coming soon.
BEHIND THE MUSIC
The crew
David L. Reynolds, Jr.
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Founder of the Jammers and general music teacher at Vienna Elementary since 2001. Grammy Music Educator semifinalist, Vienna-Tysons Teacher of the Year, and 40 under 40 honoree.
Julianna Lee
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Master of Music in Percussion Performance (GMU), Percussion Caption Head at Langley High School, and a longtime Northern Virginia percussion educator.
Reshma Eggleston
BUSINESS MANAGER
Jammers bookkeeper since the nonprofit began, now running admin and operations — and playing in Jammers Gold. Jammers nickname: Pita Bread.
Take a bow
Thanks for jamming with us.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Email Reshma Eggleston at businessmanager@viennajammers.org for application information.
314 Dominion Rd NE, Vienna, VA 22180 · 703-755-0410
Setting up the stage…