Bush Elementary – INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE IV

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed for students who desire independent instrumental study. The course is self-paced and monitored regularly by the ensemble director who approves the student from enrollment. Students in this course are expected to demonstrate advanced levels of musical skill and are responsible for participation in TMEA and UIL activities, as well as program requirements. Enrollment in this class must be concurrent with membership in another instrumental ensemble. 480 JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Transcript Code: MUS1JZBN 481 JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Transcript Code: MUS2JZBN 482 JAZZ ENSEMBLE III Transcript Code: MUS3JZBN 483 JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV This is a participatory instrumental ensemble class that focuses on the learning, development and performance of all classifications of jazz music, with a strong emphasis on improvisation and application of music theory. The jazz band is a performance-based organization and participation at out-of-school performances and rehearsals is required. Students must participate in one of the parent instrumental organizations (band, orchestra) in order to enroll in this class. 485 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE I Transcript Code: MUS1BAND 486 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE II Transcript Code: MUS2BAND 487 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE III Transcript Code: MUS3BAND 488 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE IV