Futures School – Jazz Ensemble

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

There is a rental fee for use of school-owned instruments, a small uniform fee and possible expense for trips. A financial aid program is in place for families that request it. Audition with director. Must play one of the standard woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. There is a rental fee for use of school-owned instruments. A financial aid program is in place for families that request it. Attendance at all performances and rehearsals outside of school day. Calendar provided at start of year. Attendance at all public performances. This class meets before school. Fine Arts Audition with director All students audition every year during the first two weeks of school. Students must be enrolled in either Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra to audition for Jazz Ensemble. This select group focuses on the performance of jazz of all styles and time periods with particular emphasis on improvisation and understanding the jazz idiom. You can expect to play at a number of evening or weekend performances. Students are expected to maintain a practice schedule outside of class. This course may be repeated for credit. This is a select group of musicians, usually juniors and seniors. Music literature will represent various times and styles and will include several very demanding works to challenge more advanced students. Music ranges from pep band to concert literature of moderate difficulty with music picked to best fit the ensemble. Performances include approximately four concerts per year, pep band at football and basketball games, and various music festivals and field trips. Students will be expected to attend all performances. Members of this group are eligible to audition for Jazz Ensemble. Students are expected to maintain a practice schedule outside of class. This course may be repeated for credit.