Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 

Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in Symphonic Band or consent of teacher 

Course Description: Jazz Ensemble is a performance-oriented ensemble that meets before school, which offers students the opportunity to further their instrumental music experiences. Students will explore various musical styles, composers, improvisation techniques, and instrumental techniques associated with the jazz idiom. Instrumentation is limited to saxophones, trumpets, trombones, percussion, keyboard and guitar. The ensemble will perform publicly at a variety of functions. Students must provide their own instruments. Percussion and some larger instruments are available on a rental basis ($50.00) from the School District. Students are responsible for maintenance of their own instruments and purchasing of needed supplies. Students are also required to supply a plain black button shirt, black slacks, black socks and black dress shoes. 

 

Saturday, January 21st                  Jazz Cabaret