The Jazz Ensemble II is a performance-oriented ensemble designed to introduce students to a wide variety of jazz styles, including big band, swing, bebop, Latin, funk, and rock. Special attention is be given to the development of improvisational skills and reading jazz charts. Jazz Ensemble II is a zero period course and starts promptly at 7:17AM.

Students complete the course with a higher level of performance skills and musical knowledge. Students are expected to participate and perform at concerts, festivals, and clinics throughout the school year.

Please let Mr. Loney know if you are interested in participating in Jazz Ensemble II. We have instrumentation for alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, electric guitar, electric/upright string bass, vibraphone, and drum set. It may be possible to learn a new secondary instrument to play in Jazz Ensemble II.

All students must also be enrolled in another performance ensemble during the school day (Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion).