JAZZ BAND

The Jazz Band is an upper-level group dedicated to the study of jazz from Dixieland, Blues, Big Band, Swing, Bebop, Latin, Funk, to more popular selections. The group performs a diverse and varied repertoire of music of grade level 3, 4, and 5. Members are jazz enthusiasts who appreciate the rich history, unusual compositional styles, and unique music theory elements associated with the genre. Members are also introduced to improvisation and soloing techniques. Enrollment is by audition only.

December 2008 Concert Pieces:

Title	Composer
Crazy Rhythm	Myer and Kahn arr. Mike Lewis
Take the 'A' Train	Billy Strayhorn arr. Dave Barduhn
Funky Ol' Saint Nick	Paul Clark
Go Ask Your Mother!	Paul Clark
It Don't Mean A Thing (if it ain't got that swing)	Duke Ellington arr. Mark Taylor

May 2008 Concert Pieces:

Title	Composer
Attitude Adjustment (MP3, 7.6M)	Larry Barton
Madrid (MP3, 5.9M)	Erik Morales
Malaguena (MP3, 4.8M)	Isaac Albeniz arr. Larry Kerchner
In the Mood (MP3, 4.6M)	Glenn Miller arr. Joe Garland