Junior Jazz Band

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the first of two levels of Jazz Band offerings at Burnaby South, intended for students who have studied in a band program on their instrument for at least one year. Students will learn ensemble playing and teamwork as they improve and increase their skills on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or rhythm section instruments. Emphasis will include study of jazz repertoire interpretation, instrument technique, music theory, improvisation, ear training rhythm training, and critical listening. Several performances will be given for Burnaby South School and the Burnaby community. Students who enjoy a challenge, a sense of accomplishment and working together as a group will find this course fun and rewarding.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be prepared for class with instrument, music, and pencil. Regular home practice is necessary for success in this course. Written tests, playing tests, and worksheets as well as attendance at all rehearsals and performances, are mandatory. Students will need a concert uniform of black dress shirt, pants and shoes for performances. Band members are expected to try their best each day.