Jazz Band Honors A/B/C (Pf) 

Grade Level: 9-12

Length: Year Long – 15 units

Fulfills: UC “f” Requirements

Prerequisites: Previous experience on a jazz band instrument, concurrent enrollment in Concert Band or Symphonic Band, audition and/or instructor approval

Description: Jazz Band Honors is a year-long, performance-oriented class designed to allow experienced musicians to improve and maximize their capabilities on their given instrument. Students will learn and perform advanced level music from the Rock, Funk, Latin and Jazz band repertory. Performances will include a fall, winter, and spring concert, and festivals/competitions in which the ensemble is entered. Attendance at all performances is required. As part of the honors program, students will also complete a series of theoretical and research-based requirements including but not limited to all state and honor band auditions, class recitals, jazz solo transcriptions, and a research portfolio. Concurrent participation in the Concert Band or Symphonic Band class is also required. All students must audition for this course.