Last modified by Keith Swenson 9/1/2009
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Course Description
The jazz bands(s) at Santa Teresa are performing groups consisting of 5-6 saxophones, 4-5 trombones, 4-6 trumpets, and a rhythm section (piano, bass, drums, vibes, and guitar). Participation in this ensemble is by audition only. Auditions will be held during the first week of school. It is our goal to find a jazz ensemble for all students interested to participate in.
We currently have three jazz bands. Jazz Band I is auditioned in the Spring for the following school year. This ensemble rehearses during the school day and is our top Jazz Band. Jazz Band II/III are also audition only ensembles with auditions in mid-September. These ensembles are made up of students in grades 9-12 who looking to build their jazz skills. Jazz Band II/III do receive performing arts credit and they rehearse as an eighth period class after school. Instruction in both ensembles focuses on music literacy, performance, and listening skills in the jazz styles. These groups study and perform jazz blues, ballads, swing tunes, shuffle tunes, and Latin- style pieces. Students also learn the techniques of jazz improvisation. The students will be exposed to the music of some of jazz music’s greatest artists. These ensembles perform at all band concerts throughout the year, jazz festivals throughout the Silicon Valley, and a variety of performances throughout the community. All the Jazz Bands require serious dedication and a high level of commitment by the student.
Private lessons are strongly encouraged. In addition, all members are required to participate in the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble. Students are encouraged to participate in Marching Band.
This ensemble has additional fees and fundraising opportunities during the course of the year.
Pre-requisites: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble AND Instructor Consent (audition)
Costs
Jazz Bands I / II:
- $185, Due January 18, 2010
Jazz Bands III:
- $100, Due January 18, 2010
More details on this is available at the STMAA Finance page.
Campana Jazz Festival, Feb 2009
- Jazz Bands I, II, III
- Saturday, February 14th, 2009
- Amador Valley High School
- 1155 Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton, CA
Transportation is provided for this trip. Please bring a signed parent note to Ms. Bounds prior to the trip if you are going to leave early. ( Handout )
- 8:15am-Meet at Santa Teresa HS
- 8:45am-Depart on buses to Amador Valley HS
- 10:00am-Arrive at Amador Valley
- 10:40am-Jazz I Warm-up
- 11:05am-Jazz I Performance
- 11:40am-Jazz I Clinic
- 12:45pm-Jazz II Warm-up
- 1:10pm-Jazz II Performance
- 1:35pm-Jazz II Clinic
- 3:00pm-Jazz III Warm-up
- 3:25pm-Jazz III Performance
- 3:50pm-Jazz III Clinic
- Awards Concert-5:30-7:00pm
- 7:30pm-Depart for Santa Teresa HS
- appx. 8:30pm-arrive at Santa Teresa HS
Students need to bring their concert dress and a change of clothes. There is NOT a finals round of competition, just the awards ceremony. All Santa Teresa students are expected to watch ALL Santa Teresa groups and attend the awards concerts. If you have a conflict with this schedule please contact Ms. Bounds in advance to arrange a check-out of your student.
Students are responsible for bringing their own food or money to purchase food. There is food for purchase on site or in downtown Pleasanton.
Each student is expected to attend one clinic. Each student will be writing a summary of the clinic they attended to share with the group!!
Chabot Wind Ensemble Festival, Feb 2009
Itinerary
- Friday, February 27th, 2009
- Chabot College, Hayward, CA
- Santa Teresa Wind Ensemble & Advanced Percussion Ensemble
- 11:00am-Students report to band room to depart
- 11:15pm-Depart for Chabot College
- 12:15pm-Arrive @ Chabot College, Lunch
- During lunch get into full uniform
- 1:30pm-Warm-up
- 2:00pm-Santa Teresa Wind Ensemble Performance
- 2:30pm-CLINIC
- 3:00pm-Reload bus/change out of concert dress, return to theater to *listen to groups
- 7:00pm-7:45pm-DINNER BREAK (bring dinner or purchase)
- 8:00pm-Chabot Wind Symphony Performance
- 9:30pm-depart for Santa Teresa HS
- 10:30pm-Return to Santa Teresa HS
Parent chaperones are needed for this trip. Please let Ms. Bounds know if you are interested in chaperoning.
Other Jazz Band Events:
- March 26th, San Jose State Jazz Festival, San Jose State University
- April 24-26 Reno Jazz Festival (make sure you have received the trip registration form and have made plans to send in your first payment)