Jazz is not a what, it is a how. If it were a what, it would be static, never growing. The how is that the music comes from the moment, it is spontaneous, it exists at the time it is created.
Bill Evans
Jazz Ensemble 1
Jazz Ensemble 1 is the highest level of jazz band available. Audition or instructor permission is required. This nationally recognized ensemble teaches students a variety of big band jazz styles and performs extensively in the school, community, and nation. The literature often requires students to draw upon their different realms of knowledge, abilities, and experience in order to perform the music at the level of sophistication required.
Jazz Ensemble 2
Jazz Ensemble 2 is the second level of jazz band available. Audition or instructor permission is required. This ensemble teaches students a variety of big band jazz styles and performs extensively in the school and community. Students must commit to preparation of their parts, working on both the technical and artistic aspects of their musicianship in order to experience higher levels of complexity and beauty in music. Students awaken their desire for improvisation and learn to express ideas through music.
Jazz Combos
Jazz combos are student led small groups consisting of three to seven musicians. The combos play jazz standards from the past or contemporary jazz interpretations of more current songs.
Jazz combos have performed at the Gates Foundation, Lynnwood Holiday Bazaar, Port of Edmonds Sea Jazz, local restaurants, and private events.
Learn more about our jazz combos and how to hire them.
