Jazz Band
7675
Prerequisite: Placement by annual audition
Full Year
Credit Category: Fine Arts, Humanities, or Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Level 1
Open to Grades 9-12
1 Credit
Eligibility to audition – membership in good standing in the RHAM Middle School 8th Grade Band, High School Symphonic Band, High School Wind Ensemble, or Percussion Ensemble. Students must also be registered to participate in the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Percussion Ensemble as an additional requirement to perform with the Jazz Band.
Jazz Band is a select performance ensemble that will rehearse and perform a variety of jazz styles. Jazz Band meets one night per week, and in small group sectionals. Instrumentation will be limited to saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, and drum set. Students are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and participate in all performances. Students will be required to supply formal concert attire or the equivalent. This course may be repeated by consent of the instructor.