FULL SESSION DETAILS
WHERE: Uptown Body & Fender, 401 26th St, Oakland, CA 94612
This session will he held inside the body shop!
WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 12:00-3:30pm
ADMISSION: Free and open to all ages. Capacity for the venue is 300 people (musicians + audience).
TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTIONS: This venue is very accessible via public transportation. 19th St. BART is a 10 minute walk away, as are numerous AC Transit lines. Please join our Discord to coordinate walking buddies or a carpool! Parking is extremely limited, so plan accordingly!
SCHEDULE AND REPERTOIRE: conducted by Artistic Director David Möschler, Associate Artistic Director Brian Adam McCune, guest conductor TBD.
Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations for orchestra Op. 36
Edward Elgar- Enigma Variations (arranged for jazz band by Jereld Wing)
12:05 PM Theme and Variations 1-4 - orchestra
12:25 PM Theme and Variations 1-4 - jazz band
12:40 PM 5 minute break
12:45 PM Variations 5-7 - orchestra
1:05 PM Variations 5-7 - jazz band
1:20PM 5 minute break
1:25 PM Variations 8-9 - orchestra
1:45 PM Variations 8-9 - jazz band
2:00 PM 10 minute break
2:10 PM Variations 10-12 - orchestra
2:30 PM Variations 10-12 - jazz band
2:45 PM 5 minute break
2:50 PM Variations 13-14 - orchestra
3:15 PM Variations 13-14 - jazz band
ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTATION: 2 flutes, (2nd doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B-flat), 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (F), 2 trombones (alto and tenor clef), 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, timpani, 2 percussion (snare drum, triangle, bass drum, cymbals), organ, strings
JAZZ BAND INSTRUMENTATION: 1 clarinet, 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, 1 baritone sax, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 bass trombone, drum set, vibraphone, piano, melodica, electric guitar, 1 double bass
SHEET MUSIC for upcoming open sessions can always be found on Google Drive at: https://bit.ly/AwesomeSheetMusic
WHAT TO BRING Yourself, your instrument, and a music stand. We'll provide chairs and sheet music!
MUSICIANS
This event is open to all ages
Some sections will fill up within the first few minutes
We have space for: 12 flutes, 8 oboes, 12 clarinets, 8 bassoons, 16 saxes, 16 horns, 12 trumpets, 12 trombones, 4 tubas, 8 percussion, 4 keyboards, 3 harps, 32 violins, 16 violas, 16 cellos, 8 basses
Waitlist Protocol
Our community of musicians is growing (which is AWESOME), but sometimes that means that some sections fill up quickly (especially flutes and clarinets). You can still sign-up via the form, but if you notice on the form that your instrument has a “waitlist” tag on it, don’t despair! We usually take players off the waitlist as some folks’ plans change. When that happens, you’ll be notified by your Section Ambassadors.
Please do not cancel day of! Our amazing Awesöme Ambassadors are juggling a lot on our session days and trying to fill your spot last minute is a challenge!