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Winter Mini-Camps: one Friday and one Saturday in January. Dates coming soon.
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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.
Scholarships are available. For questions, email our business manager at businessmanager@viennajammers.org.
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SINCE 2005
Found sounds
The Jammers began in 2005–2006 at Vienna Elementary, where Mr. Reynolds was teaching general music at the time. The idea came from Dave Cohen (“Dr. DC”), a high school junior whose younger sister went there; he helped at rehearsals through his junior and senior years. The signature Red Brute trash cans came from financial necessity and Stomp’s “found sounds” idea. Members play marimbas, hand drums, trash cans and anything else 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 sessions that happen a few times throughout the season, and sign-ups are first come, first served. They're a great introduction to the Jammers and will help you gauge your child's interest.
Questions? businessmanager@viennajammers.org
THE GATE
Summer Experience Camp
Every ensemble starts here.
These camps are open to children new to the Jammers and are the required audition for our performance groups. Campers experience the high-energy, hands-on teaching style of award-winning educator David Reynolds, Jr. and the Jammers camp staff, with daily sessions in drum set, hand drumming and mallet percussion ensemble. No musical experience is needed. Each child may 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
Tuesdays & Thursdays · 4–6 community performances a year, including the Big Jam
ONCE A WEEK
Wednesdays · Performs at the Big Jam
GRADES 2–4
GRADES 2–4 · 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 is our younger ensemble on the full schedule, performing out in the community as well as at the Big Jam. New Jammers start at Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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GRADES 2–4 · ONCE A WEEK
Jammers Green
Wednesdays · 5:30–6:15 pm
Performs at the Big Jam
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Jammers Green is for younger Jammers who can't commit to the full schedule of Jammers Red. New Jammers start at Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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GRADES 5–6
GRADES 5–6 · 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 is our older ensemble on the full schedule, performing out in the community as well as at the Big Jam. New Jammers start at Summer Experience Camp. Space is limited.
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GRADES 5–6 · ONCE A WEEK
Jammers White
Wednesdays · 4:35–5:20 pm
Performs at the Big Jam
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Jammers White is for older Jammers who can't commit to the full schedule of Jammers Black. New Jammers start at 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+
Sponsor
Sponsor
COMPOSER
$2,500
Sponsor
Sponsor
LEAD PERCUSSIONIST
$1,000
Julia DuBois · Patricia and Michael Shaw
Drum Circle and Tour sponsors ▾
GRADES 7–12
JAMMER BY 6TH GRADE
Every ensemble from 7th grade up (except Jammers Tech) is for students who were a Jammer by 6th grade.
Jammers Steel
Jammers Steel is the first youth steel pan orchestra in the Vienna area, for students who came up through Jammers Black or White.
Grades
Grades 7–12
Commitment
Once a week
When
Mondays · 7:00–7:45 pm · Jammers HQ
Who can join
Jammer by 6th grade
Jammers Advanced Steel
Advanced Steel is open to students already in Jammers Steel, by audition.
Mondays · 8:00–8:45 pm · Jammers HQ
BACK TO THE MARIMBAS
Jammers Platinum
Jammers Platinum is for Jammers who have done a year of Jammers Steel and want to move back to the marimbas. It runs when there's enough interest that season.
Grades
Grades 8–12
Commitment
Once a week, when there's enough interest
When
Mondays · 8:00–8:45 pm · Jammers HQ
Who can join
Current Jammers with one year of Jammers Steel
GRADES 6–12
Jammers Tech
Cameras, mixers, and the whole Jammers show.
Jammers Tech is our newest program, for students who want to learn how to capture, produce, edit and deliver video content. No background in A/V is needed. There are two classes, offered in semesters: Jammers Tech and Advanced Tech. Students apply to join Jammers Tech, and there is no limit on class size. After a year, students who continue move up to Advanced Tech automatically. Advanced Tech students can also come in to JHQ to capture and edit footage and help manage our social media. Jammers Tech students create and capture promo and production materials in-house for the Jammers ensembles.
Grades
Grades 6–12
Commitment
Semester classes
When
Jammers Tech · Every other Monday · 4:30–5:30 pm · Jammers HQ
Advanced Tech · First Wednesday of the month · 6:30–7:30 pm · Jammers HQ
Who can join
Open to students new to the Jammers; no A/V background needed
Apply for Jammers Tech
GROWN-UPS
Jammers Gold
Part Fun, Part Social, Part Learning!
Jammers for grown-ups! Part fun, part social, part learning. The goal is to have fun and learn a little along the way.
Grades
Grown-ups
Commitment
Once a month
When
One Friday night a month · 7:30–9:00 pm
Who can join
Grown-ups of any experience level
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 a Vienna Elementary teacher since 2001, now teaching technology. 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.
Scholarships are available. For questions, email our business manager at businessmanager@viennajammers.org.
314 Dominion Rd NE, Vienna, VA 22180 · 703-755-0410
Setting up the stage…