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

Friday, October 15, 2021 - Jazz Band Late-Nighter
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - Winter Concert @ LBJH
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - Timberline Quad. Band Combined Concert
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - Les Bois Area Band Concert
TBD (Usually in April) - Junior High Jazz Band Night
Thursday, March 30 or Friday, April 1, 2022 - Gene Harris Jazz Festival
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - Pre-Festival Concert
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - Jr. High Large Group Festival
​Please refer to the Calendar for more details.

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 & Rhythm Test Rubrics

Scheduled Playing Tests & Assignments

Please refer to this Google Doc for playing tests for each class.

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.