JAZZ BAND

Description:

A performing ensemble for seasoned musicians with intermediate/advanced skill level on their given instrument.  ehearsals take place at 6am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Jazz Band instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, trombones, saxophones, and rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, drumset, marimba/vibes/xylophone). The Jazz Band plays in all styles of Jazz to include funk, blues, swing, ballad, and be-bop. Improvisation is a major part of Jazz Band. Performances and participation are major portions of the grading criteria.

Prerequisite: Spring and/or Fall audition

Open to instrumentalist who have had at least 2 years of band experience and have been in Wind Ensemble for one year.

This advanced ensemble is intended for the advanced instrumentalist--no matter what age (9/10/11/12).

Who is in Jazz Band?

Usually, grades 10-12 with a few Freshmen who have passed the stringent audition.

What happens in Jazz Band?

Advanced Jazz band techniques are emphasized (swing/bop/blues/improvisation).

memorization of blues scales.

A lot of performances.

What's the best part?

One on a part.

Sectionals on own time.

Weekend festivals

Group bonding!

classes

Please contact Ryan Lewis, Music Director:

Lewisr@riverview.wednet.edu

(425) 844-4826