Nexton Elementary – Instrumental Music: Jazz

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Jazz Band courses help students perform a variety of music styles that may include genressuch as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation, and rock. At the same time, these coursescultivate students' technique on instruments appropriate to the style(s) performed—brass,woodwind, string, percussion instruments, and/or electronic. These courses emphasizeinstrumental music but may also include vocal music. Advanced coursework providesstudents with opportunities for growth through rehearsal and performance, improvisation,or creating and performing their own compositions. Specific course content should alignwith existing standards for visual and performing arts proficiency. Instrumental Music: JazzBand 5 | Course Code: 35EO | 1Unit Jazz Band courses help students perform a variety of music styles that may include genressuch as traditional jazz, jazz improvisation, and rock. At the same time, these coursescultivate students' technique on instruments appropriate to the style(s) performed—brass,woodwind, string, percussion instruments, and/or electronic. These courses emphasizeinstrumental music but may also include vocal music. Advanced coursework providesstudents with opportunities for growth through rehearsal and performance, improvisation,or creating and performing their own compositions. Specific course content should alignwith existing standards for visual and performing arts proficiency.