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Jazz Band

Jazz Band will begin at the conclusion of marching season. Rehearsals are 6:30-7:05 on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as a few after school rehearsals. The jazz band has the opportunity to play many styles that are not often found in marching and concert bands.

The traditional jazz band consists of saxophones (2 altos, 2 tenors, and 1 bari), trombones, trumpets, and a rhythm section (bass, guitar, piano, vibes, and drum set). Auditions will be held to determine the roster because of the limited instrumentation.

To insure the commitment level needed to prepare for concerts or other performances, there is an attendance requirement:


  • no more than 2 unexcused absences
  • arriving late = 1/2 of an unexcused absence

Listening List

Click HERE for jazz musicians to listen to!

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Resources

This is a great documentary and resource for learning about the history and elements of jazz - Ken Burns Jazz

Airmen of Note website - one of the best jazz bands in the country -Airmen of Note

Jamey Abersold (one of the most popular educators of improvisation)- Jazz Handbook  


Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn. They teach you there’s a boundary line to music. But, man, there’s no boundary line to art.
- Charlie Parker
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