Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble season begins in mid-September and concludes in early May. It performs for public and school concerts, contests and clinics during that time. Rehearsals are Monday nights at 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. and occasional mornings, depending on the rigor of the sports/fall musical/band schedule. Various music styles are studied, including swing, rock, fusion and Latin, ballads and up-tempo charts. Development of solo improvisation is emphasized. The difficulty level is advanced. Members are selected based on an audition to take place early in the school year.