7th Grade Jazz Band is open to interested seventh grade band members. This performance based class will introduce classic jazz tunes while incorporating jazz history. Additionally, interested students will learn basic improvisational skills. Informal performances may take place in the spring. Jazz Fundamentals rehearses on Thursday mornings at 6:55am.
8th Grade Jazz Band is a performance ensemble for eighth grade band members. The jazz band will perform for the school and at the annual Jazz Cabaret. Jazz Band rehearses on Tuesday mornings at 6:55am.
*Students must be in concert band in order to participate in jazz band. Exceptions are occasionally made for guitar, bass, and piano students that are taking private lessons and can play at the level required to participate in the groups. Additionally, concert band percussionists must be studying drum set privately and be able to play at the level required to participate in the groups.
Students interested in playing rhythm section instruments (drums, bass, guitar, piano) will need to audition as there are limited spots for those instruments.
Jazz groups will begin in late October.
8th Grade Jazz Band is a performance ensemble for eighth grade band members. The jazz band will perform for the school and at the annual Jazz Cabaret. Jazz Band rehearses on Tuesday mornings at 6:55am.
*Students must be in concert band in order to participate in jazz band. Exceptions are occasionally made for guitar, bass, and piano students that are taking private lessons and can play at the level required to participate in the groups. Additionally, concert band percussionists must be studying drum set privately and be able to play at the level required to participate in the groups.
Students interested in playing rhythm section instruments (drums, bass, guitar, piano) will need to audition as there are limited spots for those instruments.
Jazz groups will begin in late October.