The jazz band will study various styles of jazz from classic big band swing to modern day funk and fusion. Players will get many chances to perform and work on expression through solo improvisation. We will also learn different types of scales that work with jazz improvisation. This group’s membership is decided by audition and rehearses before school.
Jazz Band members must be a member of the Band program and enrolled in one of the band class offerings (Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble).
Concerts
December 9 Fall/Winter Concert (new date)
March 3 Almost Spring Concert
April 30 Spring Concert
May 1 Big Band Dance
Contests
February 10 Islander Jazz Festival
March 31 Northeast Jazz Festival
April 10 NSBA Jazz Festival
April 14 Kearney Jazz Festival
April 25 District Music Contest