Jazz Ensemble
A performing ensemble consisting of select 7th and 8th grade students. This ensemble will perform selections in the jazz, Latin, and rock genres. The Jazz Ensemble will perform during regular band concerts, community events, Jazz Performance Evaluation, and other events that it is invited to perform for. Rehearsals will be held after school.
Requirements:
- Instrument
- Instrument accessories
- "First Place for Jazz" method book (Dean Sorenson, pub. Kjos Music Company)
- Pencil
- Folder for any music that may be distributed.
| Remind Jazz Ensemble.pdf |
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Accompaniment practice track format:
- 2 measures of count in - 1 time through the head (both endings) - 2 times through solos (taking the second ending) - 1 time through the head (both endings) plus 2 more times through the second ending (plus pick-up note). |
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Accompaniment practice track format:
- 2 measures of count in - 2 times through the head - 2 times through solos - 2 times through the head; second time play coda |
