Music Courses > Lab Jazz Band

Course Name Lab Jazz Band
Course Number 8820
Grade/Meeting time 9 Alternating days, full year
10 Alternating days, full year
11 Alternating days, full year
12 Alternating days, full year
Credit 1.0
Weight 1.0
Graduation Requirement Music or Elective
Prerequisite Previous instrumental ensemble experience; audition required
Special Consideration Students will attend after school rehearsals and weekend and/or evening performances.

Description:
This course is designed to acquaint students with jazz as an art form. Students will be expected to play in the "big band" format as well as in "combo" format. Emphasis will be placed on the development of improvisational skills.