JAZZ BAND BEGINS ON 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AT 7:00 AM!

We will use Exit 1 (Main Doors)

The Will James Rustler Jazz Band is offered to all students currently enrolled in the Band 2 and Band 3 Concert Band programs. 

This class meets on Thursday mornings from 7:00 AM - 7:55 AM, every week that school is in session and will perform at each concert. 

All currently enrolled Band 2/3 Band students may participate on the following Concert Band Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Aux. Percussion.

Guitar and Bass are offered to current Concert Band students who how to read notes and chords (not just tabs) and are currently taking lessons from a qualified guitar/bass teacher in town. Auditions (if needed) for this position will be in the fall.

Piano is offered to current Concert Band students who want to be in the Jazz Band. Jazz Band music for piano is demanding and students need to have a piano at home for practice and the appropriate piano skills to participate on Piano. If no student is available to fulfill this position, it will be offered to another student in the Music Department.

Drum Set is offered to current Concert Band students, but a drum set is needed at home for practicing assigned parts. Auxillary Percussion and Mallet parts are offered for those Concert Percussionists who are not ready for the position of Drum Set, but want to have fun learning and contribute to this performance group. 

Please understand that this is not a class where we learn fundamentals on drum set, guitar, bass and piano. Students need a good deal of prior knowledge and skill before playing. We only have 50 minutes each week and that is not enough time to cover those needed skills while teaching the rest of the class. If this is the case, please think about getting some private lessons and ask Mrs. Grummett about your options.