Jazz Band
PREREQUISITES: Previous band experience
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Jazz Band meets throughout the year for one trimester at a time, and is open to all students who show an interest in the study of instrumental jazz music. The basics of instrumental jazz music (history, improvisation, theory, literature) are taught throughout this course. Students in Jazz Band will participate in school, community, athletic, and district festivals and performances. Students are required to attend numerous performances throughout the year. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic education and performance skills as well as individual and group performance proficiency and musicianship. Trumpets, Trombones, Baritones, Saxophones, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, and Drum Set are needed. Clarinets and Bass Clarinets are easily accommodated. Music is generally not written for other instruments, but accommodations can be made if the student is serious. Private lessons are highly recommended.
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Jazz Band meets throughout the year for one trimester at a time, and is open to all students who show an interest in the study of instrumental jazz music. The basics of instrumental jazz music (history, improvisation, theory, literature) are taught throughout this course. Students in Jazz Band will participate in school, community, athletic, and district festivals and performances. Students are required to attend numerous performances throughout the year. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic education and performance skills as well as individual and group performance proficiency and musicianship. Trumpets, Trombones, Baritones, Saxophones, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, and Drum Set are needed. Clarinets and Bass Clarinets are easily accommodated. Music is generally not written for other instruments, but accommodations can be made if the student is serious. Private lessons are highly recommended.