The Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band is back for a second season, led by founder and director Scott Roos, and gearing up for a busy December filled with music, mentorship, and a few fresh faces.

“This is year two of the Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band,” said Ross. “We’ve got a core group of strong Grade 12 players, and now we’re bringing in some younger musicians from Grades 6 and 7 to keep things going.”

The band rehearses weekly at Vincent Massey Public School, blending dedication with creativity as students prepare for two performances, one at the Prince Albert Carol Festival on Dec. 4 and another during their annual open house concert later in the month.

Roos, who has spent years teaching and performing jazz across Canada, says the goal is to give young musicians real-world performance e

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