Long Beach Unified School District ROP – Intermediate Jazz Band

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Intermediate Jazz Band is a course for instrumentalists with some prior experience who wish to study and perform jazz compositions. Based on the California Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards in Music, the emphasis in this course is on the continued development of individual technique, musicianship, music reading and writing skills, and the continued development personal practice habits and performance etiquette. Performance skills, improvisation techniques, and stylistic interpretations are developed in preparing for performance in school and civic functions and participation in festivals. Rehearsals and performance outside of class time are required.