Roosevelt High School Jazz

Seattle, Washington

Skill, improvisation and swing come together

Jazz Band II Performers 2008 - 2009

   
     Jazz Band II 2008-09, with Stuart MacDonald, Director                               

         
     Jazz Band III 2008-09, with Stuart MacDonald, Director


Roosevelt Jazz Bands II and III provide an excellent transition for middle school musicians interested in jazz performance. These bands allow students to hone their technical skills and learn to explore and express their musical creativity. The students work on fundamentals such as tone, technique, intonation, expression and rhythm. The groups meet two-three times a week after school, with extra rehearsals as required, and travel to festivals and competitions throughout the western United States. They are open to students in grades 9-12. Auditions are held each August prior to the start of school. Unlike the Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band, Jazz Bands II and III are after-school programs and no credits are earned.