Prerequisite: 7th and 8th grade students concurrently enrolled in another band, orchestra, or choir class and have at least one year experience on their instrument.
The Jazz Band is a full-year elective. All instruction will take place during the class period (no sectionals or special rehearsals). Students will develop technical, theoretical and improvisational skills inherent in modern jazz and pop music. Performance opportunities are dependent upon the instrumentation of the group.
ALL CLASSES:
1-inch Binder with pockets (used solely for band class; NOT a large zipper binder)
Pencil Pouch inside Binder (separate from the pencil pouch you might use for all other classes)
2 Pencils
IN ADDITION....
Jazz Band
Formal Black Uniform will be worn for performances.
The same binder you use for your other music class can be used for Jazz Band.