Jazz Band (Period 6th)
Course Description
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Jazz Band - Outlier
Grade Level: 10 - 12 Prerequisites: Concert Band, Audition/Director Approval
Continuing to develop musicianship and technique, members will learn to create improvisational solos in a performance setting. Members of Jazz Band, also known as Outlier, will learn funk, fusion, swing, ballad, rock, and other contemporary forms of stage band and combo music. Jazz History is taught alongside performance skills. Members may enhance the instrumentation of Concert Band, sharing the same performance requirements. Outlier is highly in demand in the area, and may have a demanding performance schedule in the community, including contests, concerts, and tours. All such performances are required.
Jazz Band members may also participate in Marching Band and Pep Band in some years, depending on the needs of that group. Jazz Band is a select group, with limited instrumentation. Enrollment by instrument shall be determined by instructor approval, especially for competitive instruments (saxophone, percussion). Freshmen will not be permitted in Jazz Band, and all members require an audition before earning a place in Jazz Band Jazz Band is a full year course.