Jazz Band

The purpose of the Jazz Band is to rehearse, perform and learn about jazz, commercial and popular musical styles. The Jazz Band is open to all instruments and students in both 7th and 8th grade. The Jazz Band will rehearse once per week during Activity Period, and will perform on the Winter Concert and Spring Concert. Additional performances or occasional after school rehearsals may be added as needed. 

 

Due to the advanced nature of the music and the limited rehearsal time, students must audition in order to participate in these ensembles. Auditions will be done via video (or audio) recording in September, and again in January for the spring semester.  

 

The assigned music will be given out approximately two weeks in advance of the audition due date. Students will receive some initial guidance on the music and how to prepare it, then will be expected to practice it on their own. There will be one piece of music that will serve as the audition for both Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Students may participate in both if they like. Scales and sight reading might also be required. 

 

In order to be selected, students should demonstrate proficiency in reading music, note and rhythm accuracy, and tone production on their instrument. There is no limit to the number of students who may be accepted, so any student who demonstrates the required level of proficiency may be in the band.