Jazz Band
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The development of jazz throughout the last century is an integral part of the history of this country and is considered the only art form that was solely created in the US. The purpose of this course is to integrate the historical, theoretical, and stylistic components of jazz to create a capable and knowledgeable musician. The genre of jazz includes and incorporates many other styles of music. It demands a great deal of versatility and adaptability in musical situations. This course will expand the student’s musicianship so that they will feel more comfortable participating in a variety of musical settings by including Latin, bebop, swing, and modal jazz. Because jazz is an aural art and a jazz musician’s most valuable tool is their ears, an emphasis will be placed on ear training, improvisation, and aural skills.
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EVENTS:
CMEA Jazz East
Friday, January 17, 2020
Northgate High School
425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Performance time between 5-10pm
Performance for rating and sight reading for rating
Folsom Jazz Festival
Saturday, January 25, 2020
CMEA Jazz South
Friday, January 31, 2020
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Performance time between 5-10pm
Performance for rating and clinic
Campana Jazz Festival
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020
Northgate High School
425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Performance time between 5-10pm
Performance for rating and sight reading for rating
Folsom Jazz Festival
Saturday, January 25, 2020
CMEA Jazz South
Friday, January 31, 2020
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Performance time between 5-10pm
Performance for rating and clinic
Campana Jazz Festival
Saturday, February 8, 2020
November 16, 2019 Fairfield Tournament of Champions Jazz Competition
2:15pm: Jazz Band (Library)
Fairfield Jazz 2019 results
2:15pm: Jazz Band (Library)
Fairfield Jazz 2019 results
Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 @ 7pm in the PAC
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 @ 7pm in the PAC
The 2019-2020 Jazz Ensemble Members:
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Saxophone
Dante Aktas, Lead Alto Nathan Castellanos, 2nd Alto Joey Wanzenried, 1st Tenor Cole Wong 2nd Tenor Larry Guo, Baritone Trumpet Sean Quirante, Lead Sylvia Khouri, 2nd Dimitri Zannis, 3rd Sophia Bustamante, 4th Nathaniel Carag, 5th |
Trombone
Ian Lutz, lead Miguel Arada, 2nd (Bass trombone) Erik Kasyanov, 3rd Harrison Williams, 4th Piano Hannah Lee |
Guitar
Tony Boccio Abhinav Rajeshwar Bass Anandi Joshi Gemma Washington Drums Hosea Celi Jimmy Wanzenried |