NCHS Jazz Bands
The NCHS Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Collective explore a wide range of musical styles - everything from traditional jazz from the swing era to contemporary big band arrangements to funk and R&B as well. The Jazz Bands are open to any student at NCHS who can display a level of performance competence on their chosen instrument. NO PRIOR JAZZ EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! Membership in the Jazz Ensemble is determined by an audition process. Students will be placed in an ensemble and on a given part appropriate for their level of ability at the conclusion of auditions. Students who are members of an existing music department ensemble are given priority in the selection process but all are welcome to audition as there are instances where no one from the traditional ensembles choose to audition or may play those non-traditional band/orchestra instruments (guitar, bass (acoustic and electric), and piano)
General Information
NCHS Jazz Bands
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NCHS Jazz Ensemble meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-8:00pm with some sectional rehearsals happening immediately before or after regular rehearsal on occasion.
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NCHS Jazz Collective meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:00-6:15pm.
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To begin the season from November-December, Jazz rehearsals will only take place on Thursday evenings. We will resume our typical Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal schedule in January.
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Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required to maintain membership in the ensemble. The jazz bands perform at various music department and school functions as as well as at regional high school and collegiate jazz festivals from Jan - Mar.
NCHS Jazz News & Notes
If you missed the informational meeting, you can find more information on the NCHS Jazz Band Audition Google Classroom:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NzEzOTkyNjY3ODYx?cjc=kmsl2cj
Auditions are due: Friday, November 1st.
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If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Mr. Carter at carterp@unit5.org
Upcoming Performances
NIU Jazz Festival - Thursday, February 6th (Jazz Ensemble)
NCHS Jazz Night - Friday, February 21st (Jazz Collective and Jazz Ensemble)
IWU Jazz Festival - Saturday, February 22nd (Jazz Collective and Jazz Ensemble)
NCWHS Jazz Night - Friday, March 14th (Jazz Collective and Jazz Ensemble)
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Other Performances TBD