Unison, two and three part exercises develop intonation and independent reading skills. A 15-20 piece group with trumpets, trombones, saxes, piano, bass and drums. Jazz styles from the swing era to bop are performed. Jazz A and Jazz B provide opportunities for varied abilities. The band performs selections that represent the best of traditional and contemporary band literature.
Students learn norms for section leadership and develop listening skills that enhance musicianship.
Show choir includes singing and dancing in exciting and dramatic productions. Show choir provides on-stage fun and learning to take back to school in the fall. Mixed show choir includes an equal number of boys and girls singing in four part harmony. Girls show choir sings in two and three parts. Broadway, jazz, and pop tunes are featured.