Jazz Band

 The Jazz Band will focus on big band style music and improvisational skills. It is highly recommended that members of the LNS Jazz Band also be members of a concert group at North Star. (Priority will be given to those that participate in the concert ensembles). Membership is obtained via audition and/or Instructor recommendation. This ensemble will participate in various jazz festivals and perform 4 concerts per year. This ensemble meets all year during the school day.

Concert black performance attire requirements for ALL concert bands 

LADIES: ALL black, PURE black, DRESS black, LONG black. Specifically.... 

ALL black: Black dress or black top & black skirt or pants, black closed-toe, low-heel shoes 

PURE black: No sequins, no pinstripes, no polka-dots, no lace, no shiny accessories; only solid, pure black. 

DRESS black: Formal, dressy material. No cotton or denim. Yes to nylon, polyester, silk, rayon, or similar. 

LONG black: Elbows & knees covered when sitting. Tops should cover the elbows, so long sleeve or 3⁄4 length sleeve are good. Please no short- sleeve, sleeveless, tanktop, or spaghetti strap. Modest neckline; please no cleavage or undergarments showing. Less skin visible is more formal. Please remember, this is a concert, not a fashion show. Skirts/dresses should cover the knees when sitting. No knees showing during the music. Less skin showing is more formal. 

JEWELRY: Small, modest or none. Please do not wear any jewelry that will reflect stage lights or draw attention to self. Thank you. 

GENTLEMEN: ALL-Black long-sleeve, button down shirt with collar. Black slacks, black belt, black shoes, black socks. 

Specifically... 

BLACK PANTS: Black, not navy, not charcoal. BLACK. Also no pinstripes. BLACK DRESS SHIRT: PURE-Black, long sleeve, button-down with collar. No stripes. BLACK DRESS SHOES with BLACK SOCKS. Dress shoes, please. Not black gym shoes or tennis shoes. Black socks that can be pulled high (not ankle socks). BLACK BELT: Plain, all-black, belt with simple buckle. No character or novelty buckles TIES are no longer permissible on stage unless they are pure black and blend in with the outfit. Neckties only, no bow ties 

**Please note that if you do not have the proper concert attire, you may be asked to sit out of the performance. Be prepared so we can look great and perform great!**