JAZZ Band News 2023-2024We're getting geared up for this year's Jazz Band! If your child was nominated and intends to participate, please be sure to get the registration in as soon as possible!
Jazz Band Rehearsals will take place Tuesday nights at St. Maria Goretti School from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. First Fall Jazz Band Rehearsal Tuesday, September 19th, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Fall Jazz Band Concert Tuesday, November 14th, 6:30 p.m. St. Maria Goretti School First Spring Jazz Band Rehearsal Tuesday, January 9th, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Spring Jazz Band Concert Tuesday, Mach 12th, 6:30 p.m. St. Maria Goretti School |
JAZZ BandStudents in 6th-12th grade are eligible to participate in Overture’s Jazz Band. Jazz Band offers these students the opportunity to learn to play jazz music and introduces them to the art of improvisation.
Current teachers employed by Overture run the weekly, late afternoon Jazz Band rehearsals and the group presents a concert in November and March. The Jazz Band also goes on a performance tour in November and March to several of the schools that Overture serves. Performances are in conjunction with the Honor Band performances. Tour not only provides support for its participants, but also acts as a recruitment tool for students to join and stay in band. The students who participate in Jazz Band gain self-confidence, achieve a higher level of musicianship, and attain musical leadership which they bring back and incorporate into their own school band. (Since Covid and due to the increased cost of bussing, Jazz Band does not anticipate going on tour for the near future.) |