Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School – JAZZ BAND II (T,E,M)

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Contemporary Band courses help students develop their techniques for playing brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments, as well as guitars and keyboards, focusing primarily on contemporary stage band literature styles, such as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation, and rock. Jazz Band II includes an introduction to fundamental jazz theory, exploring structure through musical expression, technique, language and history. Students will use a variety of technology to create arrangements, tuning exercises, presentations and recordings. In addition, jazz band students are required to perform at all concert events, festivals, clinics and contests. 1. Student is concurrently registered for Symphonic Band. Symphonic Band is optional for electric guitar, piano, electric bass or other circumstances upon instructor approval. 2. Audition by instructor. 3. Piano, drums, electric guitar, and electric bass must demonstrate competent ability to read traditional music notation at the high sc...