The award winning Jazz bands at CSH are committed to the learning of all jazz styles and improvisation techniques.  

The CSH Jazz bands meet during the school day.  Admission to this group is based on tryout performances.  The bands perform at various events in the area and concerts are held throughout each semester. Be sure to mark you calendar for these extraordinary performances.

The CSH Jazz bands also compete at several different jazz festivals around the state.  A list of those festivals will be given out when the dates and times are made available to the director.

Grading System

All grades in this class will be classified by the following:

Participation- 40%

• Class- Weekly participation grades will be given.
• Rehearsals and Performances- 100 pts
• Partial rehearsal or performance- 65 pts

1. Tardiness to warm-up, leaving early, not being prepared with necessary materials…
2. Performances are not complete until the last performer or group is finished performing and all items used are returned to their proper place.  Leaving a concert early will result in the grade above.  There are no exceptions.

• Playing and/or Written Examinations- 30%
• Concerts/ Performances- 30%
  (Includes-District/State Auditions and Participation)

Concert Schedule For 2011-12

All concert are at CSH beginning at 7pm unless otherwise noted.

Oct. 4-CSH Auditorium Nov. 14th-AC Jazz Auditions at Bear Creek HS 4-6pm

Dec. 2-Jazz on the Mountain-Green Mountain HS

Dec. 6-CSH Auditorium

Feb. TBA - Coffee House (Jazz II)

March 19th-CSH Auditorium

April 19-20-Greeley Jazz Festival

May 9-Jazz at the Mercury Cafe

Material Requirements

(all students expected to have these daily)

• Instrument (also Mallets and Sticks)
• Music
• Pencil
• Tuner
• Metronome
• Reeds/Strings (guitar)

Rehearsal Obligations

The following obligations will be followed each and every day in the band facilities:

1. Be in your seat ready to learn when the director steps on the podium.                                            
2. Be prepared with all materials each and every day.
3. When the conductor steps on the podium, you are immediately quiet and ready to begin.
4. Be recognized before speaking, and leave your seat only with permission.
5. Show RESPECT to all people.
6. GUM, FOOD, and DRINKS are not permitted in the band facilities (bottled water is allowed).