Jazz Ensembles at Anthony Middle School
THERE WILL NOT BE JAZZ ENSEMBLES DURING DISTANCE LEARNING.
Description: Students will learn swing and blues styles, beginning improvisation, and jazz articulation.
Jazz 1: 7/8th Grade Students
Rehearses Thursday mornings 8:40-9:25
Jazz 2: 6 Grade Students
Rehearses Tuesday mornings 8:40-9:25
Who can play in jazz band?
All band students in 6,7,8th grade bands (beginners you must wait one year).
What do we do?
Play jazz AND performances during the year. Required performance dates are: March 26 (during school day), May 14, 5-7 pm, May 21 (band concert 6-7:30). We may also perform in February during the day. We learn from local musicians. Our first guest artist is Christopher Rochester, new jazz director at MacPhail Center for the Arts in Minneapolis. He will be with us Nov. 5th and 7th. https://network.online.berklee.edu/members/20513
When do we start/when do we meet?
6th grade jazz band meets Tuesdays 8:40-9:25 am and 7/8th grade jazz band meets Thursdays 8:40-9:25 am.
**6th Grade First Day = October 28th 7/8th First Day = October 31st**
Expectations:
It is necessary for the good of the entire ensemble that students agree to participate regularly. You may be absent for illness. Please make doctor appts on not your jazz band day. We need to know we can count on you!
Goals of our Program:
*Learn to play jazz style music (swing, funk, pop, latin styles and more).
*Build the Anthony Panthers Community one jazz band at a time.
*Work together with other students as a team to create art and perform live.
*Prepare for high school. Jazz ensembles are a huge part of the high school music curriculum and an awesome way to meet students from other schools and feel a part of the high school community right away. Build your skills now and enjoy all the adventures that your talents will guide you to in the future.
Anthony Jazz Ensemble Registration Form: anthony_jazz_band_registration_.pdf
Concerts 2019-20 School Year: March 26 (during school), May 15, 5-7 pm, May 21, 6:00 pm (arrive 5:30 pm)
Music to Practice:
6th Grade Jazz Ensemble: Awesome Sauce
7th Grade Jazz Ensemble: Rock Hero and Basin Street Blues
Description: Students will learn swing and blues styles, beginning improvisation, and jazz articulation.
Jazz 1: 7/8th Grade Students
Rehearses Thursday mornings 8:40-9:25
Jazz 2: 6 Grade Students
Rehearses Tuesday mornings 8:40-9:25
Who can play in jazz band?
All band students in 6,7,8th grade bands (beginners you must wait one year).
What do we do?
Play jazz AND performances during the year. Required performance dates are: March 26 (during school day), May 14, 5-7 pm, May 21 (band concert 6-7:30). We may also perform in February during the day. We learn from local musicians. Our first guest artist is Christopher Rochester, new jazz director at MacPhail Center for the Arts in Minneapolis. He will be with us Nov. 5th and 7th. https://network.online.berklee.edu/members/20513
When do we start/when do we meet?
6th grade jazz band meets Tuesdays 8:40-9:25 am and 7/8th grade jazz band meets Thursdays 8:40-9:25 am.
**6th Grade First Day = October 28th 7/8th First Day = October 31st**
Expectations:
It is necessary for the good of the entire ensemble that students agree to participate regularly. You may be absent for illness. Please make doctor appts on not your jazz band day. We need to know we can count on you!
Goals of our Program:
*Learn to play jazz style music (swing, funk, pop, latin styles and more).
*Build the Anthony Panthers Community one jazz band at a time.
*Work together with other students as a team to create art and perform live.
*Prepare for high school. Jazz ensembles are a huge part of the high school music curriculum and an awesome way to meet students from other schools and feel a part of the high school community right away. Build your skills now and enjoy all the adventures that your talents will guide you to in the future.
Anthony Jazz Ensemble Registration Form: anthony_jazz_band_registration_.pdf
Concerts 2019-20 School Year: March 26 (during school), May 15, 5-7 pm, May 21, 6:00 pm (arrive 5:30 pm)
Music to Practice:
6th Grade Jazz Ensemble: Awesome Sauce
7th Grade Jazz Ensemble: Rock Hero and Basin Street Blues