Jazz Bands

DAMS has two jazz bands, a 5/6 band and a 7/8 band. The 7/8 band is by audition/ invitation only, and has only standard jazz band instrumentation, while the 5/6 band allows all band instruments (flutes, clarinets, french horn, etc.).

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5/6 Jazz Band Playlist

Standard of Excellence: First Jazz PerformanceSOE First Jazz Performance is modeled after the First Performance series by Bruce Pearson and Barrie Gott. It is a collection of ten grade ½ jazz charts, but with the addition of optional concert band instrumentation. This highly versatile and flexible book will encourage and support students in their first explorations of jazz style and performance, whether in a jazz ensemble or a concert band setting.

7/8 Jazz Band Playlist

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