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
Musicians sign-ups start Tuesday February 10, 2026 at 12pm PST!