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"Music provides children with a means of self-expression. Now that there is relative security in the basics of existence, the challenge is to make life meaningful and to reach for a higher stage of development. Everyone needs to be in touch at some time in his life with his core, with what he is and what he feels. Self-esteem is a by-product of this self-expression."
                                                                                             - #9 in "Top Twelve Benefits of Music Education"
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Jazz Ensemble
Zero Period (Spring Semester)
7:25 - 8:22 AM

"Don't be afraid to just play the music"
                                                     - Charlie Parker
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This course is designed for outstanding instrumental musicians. Special attention is given to the development of technical proficiency, improvisation, musical ability, and sight-reading as applied to jazz and popular idioms and dedicated to the study and performance of big band jazz literature. The jazz band will present concerts on and off campus as well as be part of the concert band concerts. Jazz auditions are held near the end of the fall of each year and seating is the result of those auditions. Concert performances, attendance and musical ability will be part of the grade for this class. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory.  Concurrent enrollment in one of the band classes is required.


Jazz Resource

CA Alliance for Jazz
Inside the Big Band
Interpretation of Jazz
Articulation for Swing
Recommended Listening

Music Links

Three Bad Cats
The Nearness of You
El Final Del Verano
It's Alright With Me

2014 International Week

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Remind 101 Instructions:
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receiving text and or emails for important information and reminders for Jazz Ensemble members

Remind 101 Jazz Ensemble

2014 Read Across America at Twila Reid Elementary

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2013 AUHSD Jazz Showcase

2013 International Week Assembly

2012 Pops Concert