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Jazz Band

Who Are We?

     The 9th hour jazz band is made up of instrumental players from both Les Bois' band, orchestra, and choir programs. We meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:35-3:45. We will spend the year developing our ears, our playing techniques, and our improvisation skills.

Upcoming Events

Important Documents

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​Please refer to the Calendar for more details.
Band Syllabus 2020-2021
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Listening Sheet
File Size: 230 kb
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Band Playing Test Rubric
File Size: 69 kb
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Playing Tests

What and Why?

Playing Tests are designed to help the students grow individually. Each band at Les Bois will have a weekly playing test over scales, rhythms, or concert music. This material will be covered in class, but students are expected to put the practice time in at home so that the ensemble as a group can grow. Below you will find the rubric for the playing test.
playing_and_scale_test_rubric.pdf
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Scheduled Playing Tests

Please refer to this Google Doc for playing tests for each class.
Here is a PDF of the Google Doc:

Percussion Resources

Follow this link to some helpful videos from Vic Firth.

Pieces Learned by Ear in Class

Bag's Groove
Bag's Groove Background Track:
SonnyMoon for Two

Concert Music Recordings

Just a reminder: Improvised solos might be different in these recordings

No concert music at this time.

No concert music at this time.

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  • Home/Announcements
  • Calendar
  • 7th Grade Band
    • Percussion
    • Resources
  • 8th Grade Band
    • Resources
  • 9th Grade Band
    • Resources
  • Jazz Band
    • Resources
  • Other Music Classes
  • Contact