Jazz Band

Jazz is primarily an aural tradition. You will never sound good at it unless you LISTEN to it.  Listening might be the best practice you can do.  Listen to it.  Sing it.  Play it.

"First you imitate, then you innovate." — Miles Davis

Here are the names of some greats:

Schoolwide Policies

• “Academic Dishonesty/plagiarism refers to behavioral violations involving knowingly submitting the work of others as one’s own or assisting another student in doing so or using unauthorized sources”

• Phones are “Off and Away”

• Wired headphones only (no Bluetooth)

• Water Only Classrooms (+no gum in band)

Grading Policy

Students will be graded on 3 standards

• Style & Ensemble Skills

• • • • Rehearsal observations

      • Playing tests

• Performance Skills

  • • • Concerts

      • Daily rehearsal

      • Playing tests

• Self & Cultural Reflection

  • • • Concert reflections

      • Listening journal

      • Composer or style reflection

      • Discussions & exit tickets

      • Program note

      • Self-assessment

**Late work is accepted until the end of the quarter without penalty**