Jazz Ensemble
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Course Length: Before School/ 1 yearGrade Level: 9,10,11,12Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in Symphonic Band or consent of teacherCourse 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 ($75.00) 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.2022-23 Event ScheduleSaturday, January 21st, 2023 Jazz Cabaret hosted at the Columbus PavilionSaturday, February 11th, 2023 Fond du Lac HS Jazz FestivalSaturday, February 18th, 2023 Jazz On the Prairie Jazz Clinic - Sun Prairie HSSaturday, February 25th, 2023 District Solo and Ensemble - Lakeside Lutheran HSFriday-Sunday, April 21-23, 2023 UW-Eau Claire Jazz Festival (Jazz Lab 1 ONLY)Saturday, April 29th, 2023 State Solo and Ensemble - UW-WhitewaterThursday, May 11th, 2023 Noteworthy Night Band Awards Concert