JAZZ BAND

This group explores various styles of jazz and swing music. This class is meant to be an additional opportunity for musicians already enrolled in the concert or symphonic band classes and are members of the marching band. This class meets daily at 6:40 a.m. as a zero hour class. Unexcused absences and repetitive excused absences will warrant student’s removal from this ensemble. Membership in a school music class is a requirement for drummers and wind players. Piano, bass, and guitar players will receive some preference for playing in a school music class. Members must audition every year. This group performs at concerts, festivals, dances, and community events. Participation in regional jazz festivals is a required part of this class. Members of this group may need to participate in additional fundraising to meet the added costs of travel. Successful auditions will require a mastery of all 12 major scales, some improvisation ability, and some knowledge of jazz players and styles.

This group performs 3-4 concerts each year and participates in 3-4 jazz festivals. Additional performances may be required with advanced notification from the instructor.

Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, or by satisfactory audition and instructor approval.