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: James Hairston, Director
Jazz Band: Michael Rocha, Director
Big Band: James Hairston, Director
Jazz Combo: Director Guided

How to Join

Welcome to a new era in Jazz at WVHS! Mr. Hairston, and Mr. Rocha are excited to get our bands up and running in October. 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 placement sessions happening in the fall.
 Please read the Jazz Placement Information Letter at the link below and join the google classroom.
Google Classroom Code:  hueflml 

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