Performs from July - November at parades, festivals, and home football games and December - January for girls and boys varsity basketball games
Rehearses during class daily AND on Wednesday nights from 6pm - 9pm during football season
Uniform fee required through Hazen Booster Club
Memorizes music for all performances
All work/attendance is graded for academic credit
Performs from November - June at festivals, graduation, and formal concerts
Previous instrumental music experience required - new members may join with instructor approval & commitment to private lessons
Uniform required (purchase on own)
Auditions required for seating & part assignment as part of course content
Performs at concerts, festivals, and community events throughout the school year
Meets during zero hour (before school)
Performs traditional & modern "big band" style jazz
Members must be concurrently enrolled in a "primary" ensemble during the school day (either Marching/Symphonic Band or Philharmonic Orchestra)Â and must be able to play a "big band" instrument (sax/tpt/tbn/bass/guitar/piano/drums).
Open to students in grades 9 - 12 by audition only