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program Description
Academy Jazz is our middle school jazz band for students in grades 6-8.
In weekly rehearsals, students will delve into the exciting world of jazz through both ensemble playing and improvisation to explore blues, swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban and contemporary jazz genres. Academy Jazz musicians will deepen their understanding of jazz theory and history, while unlocking their creative potential to develop their own unique improvisational voice throughout the season. Student improvisers of all levels are welcome in the program.
This ensemble is open to middle school wind and rhythm section students on saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, electric guitar, upright or electric bass, and drumset. Previous school jazz band participation is suggested, but not required.
Please email Program Director Peter Senchuk for more information about this ensemble.
SCHEDULE & TUITION
*There is a minimum enrollment of 15 students required for this class to run.*
This class is pending for Fall 2025. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the sign up form and we will be in touch in early September.
ENSEMBLE PLACEMENT
During the Academy Jazz auditions, students will be asked to play:
As many major scales as the student is able to prepare
A prepared song or solo in a jazz or concert style
Demonstrate music literacy through sight reading
Please fill out the form below to get on our list.
If you would like to speak with our Translation Liaison to answer questions and provide information in Spanish, please email Juanita Devis. You can also visit our Spanish website for more information!
Si usted desea hablar con nuestra Traductora Intermediaria para que responda sus preguntas y reciba la información en español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Juanita Devis. ¡También puede visitar nuestra página de internet en español para más información!