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Jazz Band is an extra-curricular ensemble that meets and performs during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of the school year. Rehearsals are normally every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 PM.
Jazz Band is an extra-curricular ensemble that meets and performs during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of the school year. Rehearsals are normally every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 PM.
- Students learn swing style, improvisation and chord structure/analysis.
- Students develop greater independence of musicianship
- Jazz music is exhilarating to play.
- Auditions are held at the end of 1st trimester; interested students should speak with Mr. Wells.
- Normal Jazz Instrumentation includes. 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, 1 Bari Saxophone, 4 Trombones, 5 Trumpets, 1 Bass, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, 1 Drumset
- Students who specialize in other instruments can learn a new instruments or can attend select rehearsals to learn Jazz style and improvisation skills.
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