Jazz Ensemble

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The Jazz Ensemble is an audition only class that meets before school during 0 period.  It is taught by Mr. Milatello, one of the outstanding music teachers at Agoura High School.  

All students should already fluent on their instrument and able to comfortably read sheet music at a grade 2 level.  No beginners are allowed. 

Students will learn how to play in a big band, learn about the history of jazz, listen to famous jazz standards and famous jazz musicians, improvise over chord changes, transcribe solos, and play several styles of charts including swing, latin, funk, and rock. 

The Jazz Ensemble has spots for the following instruments:

Alto Sax

Tenor Sax

Baritone Sax

Trumpet

Trombone

Drumset

Guitar

Piano

Auxiliary Percussion 

Mallet Percussion

Contact Mr. Hackett for more information on how to audition.  rhackett@lvusd.org

A little Watermelon Man by the incomparable Herbie Hancock as performed by our 2022-23 Jazz Ensemble.