Who is able to participate in jazz band
This ensemble is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Haven Middle School who are actively participating in the band program.
The Jazz band is a non curricular program that is offered to students as an additional performance outlet for students interested in jazz performance. Enrollment is based on previous participation in the ensemble with any open positions offered to students based primarily on grade followed by performance ability. J when does jazz band start to rehearse and when do they meet?
There is no set rehearsal schedule for Jazz band, but the band typically rehearses from late January through March. Rehearsals may take place before, during or after-school based on the Director's availability. Band students are notified of upcoming jazz band rehearsals during general band rehearsals.
my child is not paRt of the band program, can he/she participate?
The answer is yes,no, maybe? Most of the time performance opportunities go to band members who are already familiar with the program and it's expectations. Many, many band students also play piano, guitar or electric bass and are also eager to perform on those instruments. Priority is given to students within the program and If there is still any availability, announcements are made for students to audition.
What instrumentation comprises the jazz band
Our jazz band is pretty traditional in it's instrumentation
Alto,, Tenor and Bari Saxes, Trumpet, Trombone, Electric or Up right bass, guitar, piano, and drum-set. my child does not play a primary jazz instrument but would like to participate? Are there options?
Sometimes we can substitute a similar voiced instrument such as Tuba, Bass Clarinet, or Euphonium. but we try to keep pretty streamlined due to the short rehearsal season. Many times students are eager to participate and can be matriculated to an instrument that closely matches their primary instrument. For example, usually 7th and 8th grade clarinet players (with effort) can learn to play alto sax to join the ensemble.
How many performances are there?
We only have one performance during the season. Details are listed at the top right of the page.
what is the concert attire for jazz band?
Concert attire for jazz students is all black: Black band shirt (see Mr. Tejada for one), black bottoms and black shoes.
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