Course # 2415 - Jazz Ensemble - Full Year (0.5 Credit)
Course # 2414 - Jazz Band - Full Year (0.5 Credit)
The purpose of this ensemble is the study and performance of Jazz literature. Membership is through audition held in the spring. Students interested in participating in the Jazz program will audition for placement in one of the two ensembles. Students perform at a variety of venues and study music of the Big Band genre in all styles and idioms. This course meets outside of the school day and the attendance policy applies. Prerequisite: Audition
Jazz Ensemble is an advance audition only group and meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM all year.
Jazz Band is open to all students and meets on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 PM all year.
Jazz Combos are formed as smaller, more improvisation based ensembles. They meet both Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Concert Dress
All Black concert Dress required. Boys: black button down oxford style shirts, black dress shoes, black socks, black pants and a black belt (no tie). Girls: black long dress gown or black top and black dress. Gowns and dresses must be long and at a minimum cover the knees.