High School Jazz Band

This course is an advanced, hands-on, performance ensemble class and is open by audition to current participants in the RCHS Band Program. It is a graded, one-year, one-credit course with specific instrumentation. Because it is based on a continuous curriculum and ensemble balance, jazz students must remain in the class for both fall and spring semesters. 



Jazz Band members are expected to develop a high degree of proficiency as instrmentalists, so though it is not required, it is strongly recommended that students be enrolled in private lessons throughout the year.

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Please see below for information and details for the 2013-2014 RCS Jazz Band

Director: Mrs. Hastings

When: Tuesday and Wednesday during zero hour (7:15-7:55a.m.)

Where: High School Band Room

 

CLICK HERE to download more details about Jazz at RCS.

Standard Jazz Ensemble instrumentation is as follows:

- 5 saxophones (2 altos, 2 tenors, 1 bari sax)

- 4 trumpets 

- 4 trombones (including 1 bass trombone if available) 

- 5 to 6 piece rhythm section (drums, auxiliary percussion, keyboard percussion, acoustic bass, piano, and guitar)

Middle School Jazz Club is an option for all students grades 6-8, but is not required. It takes place Tuesdays from 3:00-3:30 in the Band Room. Participation is not limited to the traditional jazz instrumentation. All instruments are welcome.

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Soon, recordings will be posted here of our charts as well as listening assignments throughout the year.