Bands
The CHS Jazz Ensemble
The Campbell High School Jazz Ensemble is made up of talented student musicians from the band program who share a passion for jazz. Membership is by audition, and students must be enrolled in a band class to participate. The jazz ensemble performs a variety of jazz styles, including swing, funk, blues, and Latin, with a strong emphasis on improvisation and groove-based performance.
As the program continues to grow, future offerings will include a New Orleans-style brass band, expanding students’ exposure to the rich traditions and rhythms of American jazz.
Jazz Ensemble Information
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Enrollment in the CHS band class is required to participate in any extra-curricular ensembles. Exceptions are made for IB Juniors and Seniors on a case by case basis.​
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Sign up for the CHS Jazz Ensemble Audition
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Students are required to attend ALL rehearsals to remain in good standing. Please review the Band App calendar for the rehearsal and performance schedule.
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All students participating in the Jazz Ensemble are to wear concert black:
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Long sleeve, solid black button down shirt​
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Solid black slacks (no jeans)
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Black socks and black dress shoes.
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Royal Blue Tie: Purchased from Amazon to ensure the correct likeness across the ensemble. Royal Blue Tie
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There may be a small fee of $25 for participation in the Jazz Ensemble. This is contingent on Jazz LGPE registration. It will be discussed at the first rehearsal of the season.
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Parts will not be transposed or rescored. Not all instruments work with this ensemble.
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The Jazz Ensemble is NOT the place to learn a new instrument. You will be demonstration your proficiency during the audition.
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Jazz Ensemble Audition Information
Auditions may be scheduled for multiple days pending number of students auditioning.
The audition process will consist of four segments:
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Scales
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Does not need to be memorized. Memorization is a plus.​
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Solo
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Winds are separate from Rhythm Section​
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Improvisation
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2 Choruses in the Key of E-flat​
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Sight Reading