• Jazz Band 2018:

    8/27-9/4:  All interested students sign up on the jazz band list outside the band room

    9/4: First rehearsal, 8-9am.  All interested students attend.  Audition music for Festival Jazz Band will be passed out.

    9/6, 9/11, 9/13, 9/18, 9/20: Rehearsals for all, 8-9am.  

    9/23 and 9/24: Optional auditions before school, 8-9am (only for students interested in Festival Jazz)

    9/24 (Tuesday afternoon):  Placement results posted

    9/25 and every following Wednesday and Friday: Rehearsal for all jazz students.


    About Our Program:

    The Athey Creek Jazz Band is a great opportunity for students to improve on their instruments, learn about the uniquely American art form of jazz, and have a great time playing fun music.  Membership is open to 7th-8th graders, or with permission from Mr. Uldall.  You must be a member of a concert band to participate in jazz band.  Jazz Band is a graded class with a P/NP grading policy.

     

    All jazz students will rehearse together every Wednesday and Friday, 8am-9am.  Motivated students will be encouraged to audition for the Festival Jazz Band, which performs at jazz competitions throughout the year.  

     

    Jazz Band Performances 

    • Skyview Jazz Festival 
    • Jazz Cafe 
    • Mt. Hood Jazz Festival 
    • North End Jazz Night 
    • 8th Grade Recognition 

    Please note that Jazz Band is a huge, but very rewarding, time commitment. Students who are placed into the Festival Jazz Band are expected to follow attendance and punctuality expectations.  Students who do not follow expectations may be re-auditioned.  All students in Jazz Band need to pay the Athey Creek Activity Fee ($75), a one time fee that applies to Track, Cross Country, and Jazz Band.  Payments can be made to the Athey Creek Office.   

    Last Update: September 5th, 2018