Jazz
Jazz is a unique American art form. Its heritage echoes the great social, political, and economic changes that shaped our country during the 20th century and beyond. The artistry, style, technical proficiency, and theoretical understanding that is necessary to perform jazz makes it worthy of our time to study. It is our sincere hope that the WVHS jazz program will provide students with the desire to be lifelong jazz enthusiasts, and the skill to be informed and critical jazz consumers.
The jazz program is designed to provide students with ample exposure to three different elements of jazz. Students will receive a comprehensive jazz education by studying these different areas:
1. History/Listening
2. Improvisation/Music Theory
3. Repertoire
Waubonsie Valley Jazz Groups
Jazz Ensemble: Mr. Tom Tait, Director
Jazz Band: Mr. Kevin Carroll, Director
Big Band: Mr. Mark Duker, Director
Jazz Combo: Mr. Kevin Carroll, Director
The jazz program is designed to provide students with ample exposure to three different elements of jazz. Students will receive a comprehensive jazz education by studying these different areas:
1. History/Listening
2. Improvisation/Music Theory
3. Repertoire
Waubonsie Valley Jazz Groups
Jazz Ensemble: Mr. Tom Tait, Director
Jazz Band: Mr. Kevin Carroll, Director
Big Band: Mr. Mark Duker, Director
Jazz Combo: Mr. Kevin Carroll, Director
Important Jazz Dates for 2017-18
October 3: ILMEA Auditions
November 18: ILMEA Senior Jazz Festival
December 1 & 2: Prism Concerts
December 14: Java Jazz Concert
February 22: Jazz Concert
March 20: Naperville Jazz Festival
May 3: Jazz Showcase
May 19: Fine Arts Festival
November 18: ILMEA Senior Jazz Festival
December 1 & 2: Prism Concerts
December 14: Java Jazz Concert
February 22: Jazz Concert
March 20: Naperville Jazz Festival
May 3: Jazz Showcase
May 19: Fine Arts Festival
How to Join
Any student in a curricular music class is eligible to join the jazz program. Additionally, piano, bass, and guitar players from the general school population may also participate in the jazz program. Membership in the jazz ensembles will be determined by the three placement sessions happening in the fall.
