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Jazz Band
The big band's back!  And it's great to be back!

The jazz band consists of band members in the horn section- 2 alto, 2 tenor, and 2 bari saxes this year, 4 bones and 4 trumpets (we can always use 1 more).  Rhythm section members can be musicians outside of school band realm and/or band members who play a 2nd instrument like guitar, bass, piano or drum set.

As always, since we have only one person playing a part it is important that your dedication to the group be also of importance to you. You attitude and time you can spend on the music outside rehearsal can make the group better. It is up to you to continue the legacy of what has been started long ago at this school during the era when the original swing bands were playing.  

We also have a jazz combo that meets after school on Tue. and Thu. if you want to play some more. This group is open to everybody- no experience necessary; encourage your friends to come and play with us.

Please inform Mr. Fairweather ahead of time about any potential conflicts with rehearsals and concerts. Gig opportunities will be discussed either at rehearsal or by email as they arise.

Other opportunities- Jazz Combo, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school 2:45-3:45. I encourage all jazz members to try this group sometime to improve or practice their improvisation. Rhythm section players are especially encouraged to try this group to improve many of the unwritten aspects of playing jazz that can not be explained necessarily, but must be experienced. Guitar, piano, bass guitar and drum set players are encouraged to inquire. Anyone can join, no experience is necessary.  See or email Mr. Fairweather for details.

Performances:

Wednesday November 30- Fall Jazz Concert 7pm in Band room

Tuesday December 6- Student of the Month Breakfast Performance in cafeteria- 7am-7:30



Monday January 9 Clinic with Pete Whitman McNally Smith College 2:45-3:45

Saturday January 14- Roseville Winter Jazz Blast- Times to be determined, morning.



Saturday Feb. 11 St. Olaf College Jazz Improvisation Clinic 9am-5pm- optional


Saturday February 25- U of M Jazz Festival; virtually all day, time to be determined.

Tuesday March 20- Student of the Month Breakfast Performance- 7am-7:30am

Tuesday May 15- Student of the Month Breakfast Performance- 7am-7:30am

Thursday May 17- Spring Jazz Concert 7pm in the band room


Rehearsals:


On almost every Monday and Tuesday at 6:45am to 7:30am unless posted otherwise.

October

Mon. 10: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 11: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 17 Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 18: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 24 Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 25: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 31: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

November

Tue. 1: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 7: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 8- Rhythm Section Sectional

Mon. 14: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 15: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 21:No rehearsal- prep for finals

Tue. 22: No rehearsal- prep for finals

Tri. 2 Starts

Mon. 29: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 30- Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am ***concert prep for Nov. 30


(Fall Jazz Concert at 7pm Wed. Nov. 30 in Band room)- more details given in prior rehearsals

December

Mon. 5: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 6: Student of Month Breakfast Performance in the Cafeteria- 7am-7:30am

Mon. 12 Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 13: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 19: No rehearsal - Christmas Concert Prep.

Tue. 20: No rehearsal- Christmas Concert Prep.

January

Mon. 9: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 10: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Sat. 14 Roseville Winter Blast Jazz Festival- Times TBD


Mon. 16: No rehearsal- MLK Jr. Day

Tue. 17: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 23: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 24: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 30: No rehearsal- No School; Teacher In-service

Tue. 31: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

February

Mon. 6- No rehearsal- SEC Music Festival

Tue. 7- No rehearsal- recover from SEC Music Festival

Mon. 13: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 14: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 20-No rehearsal- No school; Teacher In-service

Tue. 21: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

(Sat. Feb. 25 U of M Jazz Band performance)

Mon. 27- No rehearsal- Winter Concert Prep.

Tue. 28- No rehearsal- Winter Concert Recovery

March

Mon. 5- No rehearsal; No school

Tue. 6- No rehearsal; No school

Tri. 3 Starts

Mon. 12: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 13: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon.19: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 20: Student of Month Breakfast Performance in the Cafeteria- 7am-7:30am

Mon. 26- Rhythm Section Sectional

Tue. 27- No rehearsal-Large Group Contest Prep

April

Mon. 2 & Tue. 3- No rehearsal; Spring Break

Mon. 9- No rehearsal- Still on Spring Break

Tue. 10: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 16: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 17: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 23: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 24: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 30: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

May

Tue. 1: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 7: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 8: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Mon. 14: Rehearsal 6:45am- 7:30am

Tue. 15- Student of Month Breakfast Performance in the Cafeteria- 7am-7:30am

Thu. May 17- Spring Jazz Band Concert 7pm in Band room
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