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Jazz Band 
(Period 4)

MMS Jazz Band:  The jazz band is comprised of saxophones, cornets, trombones and a rhythm section (drum-set, keyboard, guitar, & double bass).  This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of jazz idioms such as improvisation, the blues progression, and swing in a big band ensemble. 

HOW CAN MY CHILD ENROLL IN JAZZ BAND?
Student must audition in enroll in Jazz Band.  Please see Mr. Howe for an application. 

WHAT TYPE OF INSTRUMENTS ARE SELECTED?
Saxophones
Clarinets
Cornets
Trombones
Percussion
Piano
Guitar
String Bass



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