Jazz Society

WHAT IS JAZZ BAND?

Offers opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase performance skills and knowledge on instruments or voice in a jazz idiom. Covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music (especially improvisation and composition) and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Emphasizes jazz as an indigenous American art form and a major component of our cultural heritage.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Jazz Band class is a year long class that is audition based. The class meets during the school day as well as after school and is a part of the Fine Arts Pathway. All students who participate will have multiple performance opportunities throughout the school year including but not limited to Large Group Performance Evaluation, fall band concert, spring band concert, South Cobb Homecoming Concert and the South Cobb Night of The Arts Performance.