There will be three ways for students to play Jazz at Southwest
1) Big Band 2) Jazz Combo 3) Southwest Soul Band A student could play in one, two or all three ensembles to pursue their musical passions and interests. |
Mondays - Jazz Combo(s) rehearse
Tuesdays - Jazz Combo(s) rehearse Wednesdays - ALL jazz students - during second semester the Soul Band will start - auditions will be in November Thursdays - Big Band rehearses Fridays - Big Band rehearses |
Big Band
Placement audition - Yes! Size - larger Instrumentation - 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets + rhythm section Styles - swing, modern big band, Latin Concerts - Fall, Hot Notes, Tour, Bandshell Some opportunities to grow improvisation skills Includes jazz history Teacher-led |
Southwest Soul Band
Placement audition - Yes! Size - medium Instrumentation - 2-3 saxes, 1-2 trumpets, trombone, rhythm section, vocalists Styles - Funk, fusion, Reggae, Ska, Latin Concerts - Fall Concert, Hot Notes, Bandshell Teacher-led |
Jazz Combo
Placement audition - Yes! Size - small Instrumentation - what the group decides Styles - whatever the group decides Heavy emphasis on improvisation Student arrangements Concerts - Bread+Jam, Hot Notes, Bandshell Student-led with guest artists coming in for support |