Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Update 3/9/2010
Due to the unavailability of several members of the ensemble, the band WILL NOT be performing at the ISU Jazz Festival on Friday, March 19th.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
Jazz Update - Please Read! (updated 3/9/2010)
Jazz Ensemble Update
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Attendance Policy
Here is the attendance expectation/policy that was outlined in the Jazz Handbook at the beginning of the year:
Ensemble Expectations
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Have courtesy for other ensemble members.
• Be organized and responsible.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Work to develop and refine a sense of ensemble.
• Receive instruction and constructive criticism with maturity.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities such as clinics, festivals, and concerts.
• Pitch in and help out when assistance is needed.
• Represent NCHS with class and dignity whenever the band travels.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the organization. Please see the director if you have schedule issues/questions; there may be a way for you to participate in multiple activities. Vocalists’ rehearsal schedules will be determined by the director.
Performances
The Jazz Ensemble usually performs once or twice a month at venues ranging from various school and community events to high school/college jazz festivals and clinics.
NCHS also hosts “Jazz Night” in May each year. A tentative performance schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization.
These guidelines were established to help the ensemble be successful, yet they are not being adhered to by all members of the ensemble. The most glaring deficiencies are:
• Missing rehearsals for unexcused reasons (work/job/no explanation)
• Showing up late/leaving early without prior notification
• Failure of students to communicate with the director and resolve schedule conflicts in a timely manner
• A general lack of courtesy for the director and other ensemble members when it comes to taking care of business, being where you need to be, having with you what you need to have, and following through on your commitment.
Clarifications to the current rehearsal attendance are listed below. Please read carefully:
Excused absences:
• Illness
• Doctor’s appointment
• Family Emergency
• Another SCHOOL activity – must be worked out with Mr. Masterman at least 3 school days in advance
Unexcused absences:
• Work
• Homework/studying
• Non-school activity
• Any absence due to another school activity that is not worked out with director at least 3 school days in advance
From this point in the semester on, you may have TWO (2) excused absences and still participate in the Jazz Ensemble. After your third absence, you will be dismissed from the organization.
You may have ONE (1) unexcused absence and still participate in the Jazz Ensemble. After your second unexcused absence, you will be dismissed from the organization.
Half absences:
If you must come to a rehearsal late or leave early, this is a “half absence”. You must be present for at least half of the rehearsal (60 minutes) in order for it to count; if you are not present for at least 60 minutes, it will count as a full absence. The same guidelines for excused/unexcused apply here, and you must give notice at least three school days in advance.
You may have up to TWO full excused absences or FOUR half excused absences and still participate in the Jazz Ensemble. (You may also carry one full absence plus two half absences and still participate.)
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization. You must attend the rehearsal directly preceding a performance in order to perform.
MARCH CALENDAR
Tuesday, March 2 – Rehearsal, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9 – Adam Larson Quartet, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Performance/Master Class
• $5.00 admission charge
• Open to all students
Thursday, March 11 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 12 – West Jazz Night
• Set list – Groovin’ Hard, Don’t Know Why, Shiny Stockings, Ran Kan Kan, What Is Hip
5:15 – call time
5:30 – warm-up
5:45 – PERFORMANCE
6:15 – done
Tuesday, March 16 – Rehearsal, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Intercity Jazz Concert, 7:00
• Central Catholic HS
• I don’t have a concert order or warm-up performance times yet; I’ll let you know ASAP.
Thursday, March 18 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
March 22-26 – No rehearsal (Spring Break)
OTHER RANDOM THINGS
• Activity Fee ($25): Schlehuber, Mangialardi, Chamberlain
• Purdue Concert ($5): Mangialardi, Wilhelmi, Powell, Chamberlain
• Evanston Concert ($15): Schlehuber, Mangialardi, Wilhelmi, Powell, Wessels, Titus, Moore, Chamberlain, Fritts
• Please bring my CD’s back if you’re done with them!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Attendance Policy
Here is the attendance expectation/policy that was outlined in the Jazz Handbook at the beginning of the year:
Ensemble Expectations
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Have courtesy for other ensemble members.
• Be organized and responsible.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Work to develop and refine a sense of ensemble.
• Receive instruction and constructive criticism with maturity.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities such as clinics, festivals, and concerts.
• Pitch in and help out when assistance is needed.
• Represent NCHS with class and dignity whenever the band travels.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the organization. Please see the director if you have schedule issues/questions; there may be a way for you to participate in multiple activities. Vocalists’ rehearsal schedules will be determined by the director.
Performances
The Jazz Ensemble usually performs once or twice a month at venues ranging from various school and community events to high school/college jazz festivals and clinics.
NCHS also hosts “Jazz Night” in May each year. A tentative performance schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization.
These guidelines were established to help the ensemble be successful, yet they are not being adhered to by all members of the ensemble. The most glaring deficiencies are:
• Missing rehearsals for unexcused reasons (work/job/no explanation)
• Showing up late/leaving early without prior notification
• Failure of students to communicate with the director and resolve schedule conflicts in a timely manner
• A general lack of courtesy for the director and other ensemble members when it comes to taking care of business, being where you need to be, having with you what you need to have, and following through on your commitment.
Clarifications to the current rehearsal attendance are listed below. Please read carefully:
Excused absences:
• Illness
• Doctor’s appointment
• Family Emergency
• Another SCHOOL activity – must be worked out with Mr. Masterman at least 3 school days in advance
Unexcused absences:
• Work
• Homework/studying
• Non-school activity
• Any absence due to another school activity that is not worked out with director at least 3 school days in advance
From this point in the semester on, you may have TWO (2) excused absences and still participate in the Jazz Ensemble. After your third absence, you will be dismissed from the organization.
You may have ONE (1) unexcused absence and still participate in the Jazz Ensemble. After your second unexcused absence, you will be dismissed from the organization.
Half absences:
If you must come to a rehearsal late or leave early, this is a “half absence”. You must be present for at least half of the rehearsal (60 minutes) in order for it to count; if you are not present for at least 60 minutes, it will count as a full absence. The same guidelines for excused/unexcused apply here, and you must give notice at least three school days in advance.
You may have up to TWO full excused absences or FOUR half excused absences and still participate in the Jazz Ensemble. (You may also carry one full absence plus two half absences and still participate.)
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization. You must attend the rehearsal directly preceding a performance in order to perform.
MARCH CALENDAR
Tuesday, March 2 – Rehearsal, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9 – Adam Larson Quartet, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Performance/Master Class
• $5.00 admission charge
• Open to all students
Thursday, March 11 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 12 – West Jazz Night
• Set list – Groovin’ Hard, Don’t Know Why, Shiny Stockings, Ran Kan Kan, What Is Hip
5:15 – call time
5:30 – warm-up
5:45 – PERFORMANCE
6:15 – done
Tuesday, March 16 – Rehearsal, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Intercity Jazz Concert, 7:00
• Central Catholic HS
• I don’t have a concert order or warm-up performance times yet; I’ll let you know ASAP.
Thursday, March 18 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
March 22-26 – No rehearsal (Spring Break)
OTHER RANDOM THINGS
• Activity Fee ($25): Schlehuber, Mangialardi, Chamberlain
• Purdue Concert ($5): Mangialardi, Wilhelmi, Powell, Chamberlain
• Evanston Concert ($15): Schlehuber, Mangialardi, Wilhelmi, Powell, Wessels, Titus, Moore, Chamberlain, Fritts
• Please bring my CD’s back if you’re done with them!
Friday, February 12, 2010
NCHS Jazz Ensemble at the Evanston Jazz Festival
Here is a video of NCHS Jazz Ensemble performing Mambo from Evanston Jazz Festival this past weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3u5ynEzEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3u5ynEzEI
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Purdue University Jazz Festival - updated 1/22/2010
Purdue University Jazz Festival
Saturday, January 23 2010
REVISED SCHEDULE
*PLEASE NOTE: THE MORNING CALL TIME IS EARLIER DUE TO THE TIME DIFFERENCE (CENTRAL/EASTERN). WE WILL BE RETURNING ONE HOUR EARLIER, AS NOTED ON THE NEW SCHEDULE.
ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS ARE EASTERN TIME. YOU MAY WANT TO SET YOUR WATCHES AHEAD WHEN WE GET INTO INDIANA.
Itinerary:
4:45 a.m. – CENTRAL TIME – CALL TIME, load bus
5:00 – Depart NCHS
8:45 – EASTERN TIME – Arrive at Purdue University, check-in, unload equipment into storage room, change into dress clothes
9:30 – Warm-up
10:00 – PERFORMANCE/JUDGE’S CLINIC (Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse)
10:30 – put stuff away quickly and head to CLINICS
10:30 – Chris Potter saxophone clinic (PMU Anniversary Tower Room), Robin Eubanks trombone clinic (PMU Anniversary Drawing Room)
11:00 – Dave Holland rhythm section clinic (Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center)
12:00 – DePaul University Jazz Ensemble featuring Bob Lark (trumpet) and Mark Colby (tenor) (Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse)
1:00 – Eddie Daniels jazz improvisation clinic (clarinet, sax, flute) (PMU North Ballroom)
2:00 – Bob Lark jazz improvisation clinic (trumpet) (PMU Anniversary Drawing Room)
3:00 – Hang out and listen to other bands
5:00 – Champaign Central Jazz Ensemble (Stewart 302)
5:30 – Awards Presentation (PMU North Ballroom)
6:00 – Dinner
7:30 – Final Concert featuring Eddie Daniels with the Purdue University Jazz Band
9:00 – Concert ends, load bus
9:30 – Depart Purdue University (we will probably make a QUICK stop on the way home for restrooms)
11:30 p.m. CENTRAL TIME – arrive at NCHS, unload bus
• Read this information and share with it with your parental units.
• Saturday will be non-stop crazy. Get all your stuff ready Friday night so you can just wake up and go on Saturday morning without having to think too much!
• Be on time! The bus will leave at 5:00 a.m., whether or not YOU are on it!
• We will have only 45 minutes when we get to West Lafayette to get unloaded and then go warm-up. I suggest wearing your dress shirt and pants on the bus and then tying the tie and putting on the jacket when we get there. There will be NO changing on the bus!
• Act responsibly, make good decisions, and be respectful to adults and other students. You are to be especially respectful and attentive during the judge’s clinic following our performance. Remember: you are representing yourself, the band, Normal Community High School, as well as everyone who supports you. Make us proud of you.
• Our set: Shiny Stockings, Mambo, In the Stone
• We will bring:
o Bass and guitar amps, cables
o Cymbals
o Drum set, piano, and vibes will be provided by the university.
• Dress:
o Street clothes for clinics, concerts, hanging out, and the BUS RIDE HOME (nothing scummy)
o Formal dress clothes for performances (shirt, tie, dress pants, dress socks, dress shoes, suit jacket: conservative – business attire. Nothing outrageous—i.e., purple suits and/or ridiculous top hats, etc. Fedoras are okay but must be removed during performances. And unless your name is Sonny Rollins and you’re playing tenor under a downtown NYC bridge after midnight, sunglasses are absolutely prohibited while playing jazz.)
• TRIPLE CHECK to make sure you have all of your stuff with you before we leave NCHS:
o Instrument, mutes, reeds, valve oil, sticks, mallets, cables, folder and music, etc.
o All of your dress clothes – jacket, pants, shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes, dress socks, etc.
o Mindless bus entertainment, snacks
o Money for food
o Money for souvenirs (CD’s, books, T-shirts, key chains, postcards from West Lafayette, etc.)
• Get a good night’s sleep and eat a complete, nutritious breakfast before coming to school in the morning.
• If your parents would like to ride along as a chaperone, have them contact me at mastermj@unit5.org. I reserved 7 extra tickets to the evening concert, so they are more than welcome to come along.
• Tickets to the evening concert are $5.00 (reduced from the general public admission cost). Please bring $5.00 to me ASAP. Remember, cash must be in an envelope with your name on the outside. Checks should be made payable to “NCHS Bands” with your name and “Purdue Concert” on the memo line.
• The clinics are a huge reason we’re attending this festival. All of the clinicians are professional, world-renowned recording artists with a long list of recordings and performance credentials (The Dave Holland Quintet/Chris Potter in particular is a favorite of mine). Be attentive during clinics; you may want to bring a notebook and some manuscript paper to write down tips and/or musical examples.
• Food will be available for purchase in the Student Union. There are a lot of clinics, so grab something to eat fast and then go learn stuff.
Saturday, January 23 2010
REVISED SCHEDULE
*PLEASE NOTE: THE MORNING CALL TIME IS EARLIER DUE TO THE TIME DIFFERENCE (CENTRAL/EASTERN). WE WILL BE RETURNING ONE HOUR EARLIER, AS NOTED ON THE NEW SCHEDULE.
ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS ARE EASTERN TIME. YOU MAY WANT TO SET YOUR WATCHES AHEAD WHEN WE GET INTO INDIANA.
Itinerary:
4:45 a.m. – CENTRAL TIME – CALL TIME, load bus
5:00 – Depart NCHS
8:45 – EASTERN TIME – Arrive at Purdue University, check-in, unload equipment into storage room, change into dress clothes
9:30 – Warm-up
10:00 – PERFORMANCE/JUDGE’S CLINIC (Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse)
10:30 – put stuff away quickly and head to CLINICS
10:30 – Chris Potter saxophone clinic (PMU Anniversary Tower Room), Robin Eubanks trombone clinic (PMU Anniversary Drawing Room)
11:00 – Dave Holland rhythm section clinic (Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center)
12:00 – DePaul University Jazz Ensemble featuring Bob Lark (trumpet) and Mark Colby (tenor) (Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse)
1:00 – Eddie Daniels jazz improvisation clinic (clarinet, sax, flute) (PMU North Ballroom)
2:00 – Bob Lark jazz improvisation clinic (trumpet) (PMU Anniversary Drawing Room)
3:00 – Hang out and listen to other bands
5:00 – Champaign Central Jazz Ensemble (Stewart 302)
5:30 – Awards Presentation (PMU North Ballroom)
6:00 – Dinner
7:30 – Final Concert featuring Eddie Daniels with the Purdue University Jazz Band
9:00 – Concert ends, load bus
9:30 – Depart Purdue University (we will probably make a QUICK stop on the way home for restrooms)
11:30 p.m. CENTRAL TIME – arrive at NCHS, unload bus
• Read this information and share with it with your parental units.
• Saturday will be non-stop crazy. Get all your stuff ready Friday night so you can just wake up and go on Saturday morning without having to think too much!
• Be on time! The bus will leave at 5:00 a.m., whether or not YOU are on it!
• We will have only 45 minutes when we get to West Lafayette to get unloaded and then go warm-up. I suggest wearing your dress shirt and pants on the bus and then tying the tie and putting on the jacket when we get there. There will be NO changing on the bus!
• Act responsibly, make good decisions, and be respectful to adults and other students. You are to be especially respectful and attentive during the judge’s clinic following our performance. Remember: you are representing yourself, the band, Normal Community High School, as well as everyone who supports you. Make us proud of you.
• Our set: Shiny Stockings, Mambo, In the Stone
• We will bring:
o Bass and guitar amps, cables
o Cymbals
o Drum set, piano, and vibes will be provided by the university.
• Dress:
o Street clothes for clinics, concerts, hanging out, and the BUS RIDE HOME (nothing scummy)
o Formal dress clothes for performances (shirt, tie, dress pants, dress socks, dress shoes, suit jacket: conservative – business attire. Nothing outrageous—i.e., purple suits and/or ridiculous top hats, etc. Fedoras are okay but must be removed during performances. And unless your name is Sonny Rollins and you’re playing tenor under a downtown NYC bridge after midnight, sunglasses are absolutely prohibited while playing jazz.)
• TRIPLE CHECK to make sure you have all of your stuff with you before we leave NCHS:
o Instrument, mutes, reeds, valve oil, sticks, mallets, cables, folder and music, etc.
o All of your dress clothes – jacket, pants, shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes, dress socks, etc.
o Mindless bus entertainment, snacks
o Money for food
o Money for souvenirs (CD’s, books, T-shirts, key chains, postcards from West Lafayette, etc.)
• Get a good night’s sleep and eat a complete, nutritious breakfast before coming to school in the morning.
• If your parents would like to ride along as a chaperone, have them contact me at mastermj@unit5.org. I reserved 7 extra tickets to the evening concert, so they are more than welcome to come along.
• Tickets to the evening concert are $5.00 (reduced from the general public admission cost). Please bring $5.00 to me ASAP. Remember, cash must be in an envelope with your name on the outside. Checks should be made payable to “NCHS Bands” with your name and “Purdue Concert” on the memo line.
• The clinics are a huge reason we’re attending this festival. All of the clinicians are professional, world-renowned recording artists with a long list of recordings and performance credentials (The Dave Holland Quintet/Chris Potter in particular is a favorite of mine). Be attentive during clinics; you may want to bring a notebook and some manuscript paper to write down tips and/or musical examples.
• Food will be available for purchase in the Student Union. There are a lot of clinics, so grab something to eat fast and then go learn stuff.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
2010 Calendar of Events
Here is a tentative list of events that the ensemble will be involved in:
Jan 22-23 Purdue University Jazz Festival
Feb 6 Evanston Township High school Jazz Festival
Mar 12 Normal West Jazz Night
May 7 NCHS Jazz Night
Joshua Masterman
Normal Community High School Bands
Chiddix Junior High School Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Jan 22-23 Purdue University Jazz Festival
Feb 6 Evanston Township High school Jazz Festival
Mar 12 Normal West Jazz Night
May 7 NCHS Jazz Night
Joshua Masterman
Normal Community High School Bands
Chiddix Junior High School Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Monday, October 26, 2009
Why Music Matters
From YouTube "Why Music Matters". This is a fairly short audio piece that I highly recommend listening to. Click HERE to listen to it.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
NCHS Jazz Ensemble Information
NCHS Jazz Ensemble Information
2009-10
(To view and print this online go to: http://www.unit5.org/nchs/music/Forms.htm and click on the NCHS Jazz Ensemble link.)
Joshua Masterman, Director
mastermj@unit5.org
Introduction
The NCHS Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs a diverse repertoire of music, ranging from Dixieland, swing, and bebop to Latin and fusion (rock/funk). The goals of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble are to help students develop:
• Instrumental technique
• Ensemble performance skills
• Creativity through improvisation
• Helpful knowledge of jazz theory
• Familiarity with the music’s history and great recording artists, composers, and arrangers (listening)
• Sight-reading skills, a must for any musician wishing to continue playing after high school.
Ensemble Expectations
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Have courtesy for other ensemble members.
• Be organized and responsible.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Work to develop and refine a sense of ensemble.
• Receive instruction and constructive criticism with maturity.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities such as clinics, festivals, and concerts.
• Pitch in and help out when assistance is needed.
• Represent NCHS with class and dignity whenever the band travels.
Membership / Instrumentation
The Jazz Ensemble is open to any NCHS music student who plays a standard jazz instrument (saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drum set, vibraphone, and guitar). The band will have five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, and one baritone), four or five trombones, four or five trumpets, two pianos, two basses, two drum set players, and two vocalists.
• Saxophone players are highly encouraged to learn the flute and clarinet doubles.
• Flute and clarinet players wishing to audition for the jazz ensemble must learn the saxophone double and acquire/have access to an instrument.
• Trumpet players must own the following mutes: straight, Harmon, plunger (small), cup (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
Membership / Instrumentation (continued)
• Trombones players must own the following mutes: straight, plunger (large), cup, (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
• Euphonium players are highly encouraged to learn the trombone double so that the section can play with consistent blend and intonation. NCHS owns two valve trombones for student use in jazz ensembles if a student cannot play trombone or does not have access to one.
• Pianists should be able to read notated parts as well as interpret basic chord changes with appropriate voicings. Players with a deficiency in this skill (reading chord changes) should see Mr. Masterman for help in learning jazz chord symbols and voicings. Up to two (2) pianists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Guitarists must be able to read written music notation, chord changes, and understand basic jazz chord construction and voicings (at least up to 7th and 9th chords). Up to two (2) guitarists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Bassists must be able to read music notation and will be expected to learn to walk chord changes when there is no written bass part. Although players may audition on either acoustic or electric, they are highly encouraged to learn both. Up to two (2) bassists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Drum set players may also audition on vibraphone. Up to two (2) drum set players will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble. Vibraphonists, like pianists, will need to develop the ability to read and interpret chord changes and become familiar with basic four-mallet technique.
Auditions
Jazz Ensemble auditions will be held at NCHS between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on the following evenings:
Wednesday, October 28: Saxophones and Vocalists
Thursday, October 29: Trumpets and Trombones
Tuesday, November 3: Rhythm Section
Audition time slots will be posted in the band hallway soon. Sign up for the earliest available time that fits with your activity schedule.
Audition requirements for instrumentalists are as follows:
• Play excerpts from the required selection (For Gil by Tom Matta).
• Play a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues. A play-along accompaniment recording (piano, bass, and drums) will be provided for this part of the audition.
• Sight-reading
Audition requirements for vocalists are as follows:
• Sing “A Foggy Day” (memorized).
• Scat a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues
• A CD accompaniment will be provided upon request for use in preparing for the audition.
Drum set players should be prepared to demonstrate a knowledge of swing (medium and up-tempo), jazz waltz, latin (bossa, samba, etc.), funk-rock, and a slow ballad style (with brushes). The improvised solo will consist of “trading fours” with an imaginary soloist: four bars of “time” (swing) alternating with four bars of drum solo. Drum set players should also be prepared to sight-read a chart and set up figures written in the chart with short, improvised fills.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the organization. Please see the director if you have schedule issues/questions; there may be a way for you to participate in multiple activities. Vocalists’ rehearsal schedules will be determined by the director.
Performances
The Jazz Ensemble usually performs once or twice a month at venues ranging from various school and community events to high school/college jazz festivals and clinics.
NCHS also hosts “Jazz Night” in May each year. A tentative performance schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization.
Activity Fees
The Jazz Ensemble activity fee is $25.00 and is due at the first rehearsal (make checks payable to “NCHS Bands”). This fee helps defray the cost of music, festivals, and equipment for the jazz program. The fee must be paid before the student is allowed to perform with the band.
NCHS Jazz Blog: http://nchsjazz.blogspot.com/
The NCHS Jazz Blog is the place to go for up-to-date information concerning all aspects of the Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsal schedules, festival itineraries, and pictures from events can all be found there.
Contract
After reading this information, please sign the form on the back page and turn it in at your audition.
STUDENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand the policies and expectations contained within.
Student Name Date
PARENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand all of the policies and expectations contained within. My student has my permission to audition and participate in the NCHS Jazz Ensemble.
Parent Name Date
2009-10
(To view and print this online go to: http://www.unit5.org/nchs/music/Forms.htm and click on the NCHS Jazz Ensemble link.)
Joshua Masterman, Director
mastermj@unit5.org
Introduction
The NCHS Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs a diverse repertoire of music, ranging from Dixieland, swing, and bebop to Latin and fusion (rock/funk). The goals of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble are to help students develop:
• Instrumental technique
• Ensemble performance skills
• Creativity through improvisation
• Helpful knowledge of jazz theory
• Familiarity with the music’s history and great recording artists, composers, and arrangers (listening)
• Sight-reading skills, a must for any musician wishing to continue playing after high school.
Ensemble Expectations
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Have courtesy for other ensemble members.
• Be organized and responsible.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Work to develop and refine a sense of ensemble.
• Receive instruction and constructive criticism with maturity.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities such as clinics, festivals, and concerts.
• Pitch in and help out when assistance is needed.
• Represent NCHS with class and dignity whenever the band travels.
Membership / Instrumentation
The Jazz Ensemble is open to any NCHS music student who plays a standard jazz instrument (saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drum set, vibraphone, and guitar). The band will have five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, and one baritone), four or five trombones, four or five trumpets, two pianos, two basses, two drum set players, and two vocalists.
• Saxophone players are highly encouraged to learn the flute and clarinet doubles.
• Flute and clarinet players wishing to audition for the jazz ensemble must learn the saxophone double and acquire/have access to an instrument.
• Trumpet players must own the following mutes: straight, Harmon, plunger (small), cup (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
Membership / Instrumentation (continued)
• Trombones players must own the following mutes: straight, plunger (large), cup, (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
• Euphonium players are highly encouraged to learn the trombone double so that the section can play with consistent blend and intonation. NCHS owns two valve trombones for student use in jazz ensembles if a student cannot play trombone or does not have access to one.
• Pianists should be able to read notated parts as well as interpret basic chord changes with appropriate voicings. Players with a deficiency in this skill (reading chord changes) should see Mr. Masterman for help in learning jazz chord symbols and voicings. Up to two (2) pianists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Guitarists must be able to read written music notation, chord changes, and understand basic jazz chord construction and voicings (at least up to 7th and 9th chords). Up to two (2) guitarists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Bassists must be able to read music notation and will be expected to learn to walk chord changes when there is no written bass part. Although players may audition on either acoustic or electric, they are highly encouraged to learn both. Up to two (2) bassists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Drum set players may also audition on vibraphone. Up to two (2) drum set players will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble. Vibraphonists, like pianists, will need to develop the ability to read and interpret chord changes and become familiar with basic four-mallet technique.
Auditions
Jazz Ensemble auditions will be held at NCHS between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on the following evenings:
Wednesday, October 28: Saxophones and Vocalists
Thursday, October 29: Trumpets and Trombones
Tuesday, November 3: Rhythm Section
Audition time slots will be posted in the band hallway soon. Sign up for the earliest available time that fits with your activity schedule.
Audition requirements for instrumentalists are as follows:
• Play excerpts from the required selection (For Gil by Tom Matta).
• Play a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues. A play-along accompaniment recording (piano, bass, and drums) will be provided for this part of the audition.
• Sight-reading
Audition requirements for vocalists are as follows:
• Sing “A Foggy Day” (memorized).
• Scat a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues
• A CD accompaniment will be provided upon request for use in preparing for the audition.
Drum set players should be prepared to demonstrate a knowledge of swing (medium and up-tempo), jazz waltz, latin (bossa, samba, etc.), funk-rock, and a slow ballad style (with brushes). The improvised solo will consist of “trading fours” with an imaginary soloist: four bars of “time” (swing) alternating with four bars of drum solo. Drum set players should also be prepared to sight-read a chart and set up figures written in the chart with short, improvised fills.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the organization. Please see the director if you have schedule issues/questions; there may be a way for you to participate in multiple activities. Vocalists’ rehearsal schedules will be determined by the director.
Performances
The Jazz Ensemble usually performs once or twice a month at venues ranging from various school and community events to high school/college jazz festivals and clinics.
NCHS also hosts “Jazz Night” in May each year. A tentative performance schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization.
Activity Fees
The Jazz Ensemble activity fee is $25.00 and is due at the first rehearsal (make checks payable to “NCHS Bands”). This fee helps defray the cost of music, festivals, and equipment for the jazz program. The fee must be paid before the student is allowed to perform with the band.
NCHS Jazz Blog: http://nchsjazz.blogspot.com/
The NCHS Jazz Blog is the place to go for up-to-date information concerning all aspects of the Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsal schedules, festival itineraries, and pictures from events can all be found there.
Contract
After reading this information, please sign the form on the back page and turn it in at your audition.
STUDENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand the policies and expectations contained within.
Student Name Date
PARENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand all of the policies and expectations contained within. My student has my permission to audition and participate in the NCHS Jazz Ensemble.
Parent Name Date
Monday, July 13, 2009
Midwest Jazz Collective
July 7, 2009 Press Release Contact: Alison Hatcher
Midwest Jazz Collective
At McLean County Arts Center
McLean County Arts Center presents a jazz clinic and performance by the Midwest Jazz Collective on Friday, July 17.
Midwest Jazz Collective features Adam Larson on saxophone, Gabe Medd on trumpet, Adam Kromelow on piano, Sam Selinger on bass, and Bryan Carter on drums.
The free jazz clinic with Midwest Jazz Collective will be on Friday, July 17, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for Grades 6 through 12. Please register in advance by phone, 309.829.0011 or email tony@mcac.org.
The performance, which marks the release of Midwest Jazz Collective’s new cd, divine accident, will be on Friday, July 17, at 7pm. Tickets are $5/MCAC members and students and $10/general.
Midwest Jazz Collective’s jazz clinic and performance are generously sponsored by Carl’s Pro Band, Anonymous, The Doran Family, The Thoma Insurance Group, Bruce & Jeannie Breitweiser, Ralph Clark, and Jim & Carol O’Donnell.
McLean County Arts Center is located at 601 N. East Street in downtown Bloomington. MCAC hours are Tuesday, 10am – 7pm; Wednesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, and Saturday, Noon – 4pm. For more information, please call 309/829-0011 or visit www.mcac.org.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Something for you Mr. M - updated 5/19/09
From the Seniors!
For more photos click HERE.
To view the video of "Count Bubbas Revenge" click here.
To view the video of "Ain't my Fault" click here.
To view the video of "The Dance of Denial" click here.
To view the video of "Almost like being in love" click here.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Jazz Night Photos!!
At last I have all the Jazz Night photos uploaded!! There are quite a few, so it make take awhile to browse them. Click here to go to the album.
All the performances were great! A big well done to all everyone, students and parents!!!
Enjoy!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Summer Music Camps - updated 04/30/2009
Summer Music Camps – 2009
Music for All Summer Symposium (held on the campus of ISU)
June 22-27
http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Symposium/reg_download.aspx
Northern Illinois University Summer Jazz Camp
July 19-24
http://www.niu.edu/extprograms/Summer/JazzCamp.shtml
Illinois State University Junior High Summer Band Camp
July 12-18
http://www.bands.ilstu.edu/events/junior-high-camp.shtml
Eastern Illinois University Summer Band Camp
http://www.eiu.edu/~music/camps_band.php
Western Illinois University Music Camps
(various dates)
www.wiu.edu/musiccamps
Smith-Walbridge Clinics
(various dates)
http://www.swclinics.com/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(various dates)
http://www.bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
http://www.birchcreek.org/
Midwest Young Artists
http://www.mya.org/
Interlochen Center for the Arts
http://www.interlochen.org/
Music for All Summer Symposium (held on the campus of ISU)
June 22-27
http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Symposium/reg_download.aspx
Northern Illinois University Summer Jazz Camp
July 19-24
http://www.niu.edu/extprograms/Summer/JazzCamp.shtml
Illinois State University Junior High Summer Band Camp
July 12-18
http://www.bands.ilstu.edu/events/junior-high-camp.shtml
Eastern Illinois University Summer Band Camp
http://www.eiu.edu/~music/camps_band.php
Western Illinois University Music Camps
(various dates)
www.wiu.edu/musiccamps
Smith-Walbridge Clinics
(various dates)
http://www.swclinics.com/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(various dates)
http://www.bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
http://www.birchcreek.org/
Midwest Young Artists
http://www.mya.org/
Interlochen Center for the Arts
http://www.interlochen.org/
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
New Gigs!!!!
NEW GIGS!!!
Illinois School Administration Manager Conference
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Special Performance
Thursday, May 14
5:30 p.m. (call time – 4:45 p.m., done around 6:00)
Parke Hotel
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Unit 5 2009 5th Grade Full Band Concert
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Featured Group
Tuesday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. (call time – 6:15 p.m., done around 7:45)
Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan University
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Please email Mr. Masterman ASAP if you cannot attend these performances so he can find subs.
Thanks,
JM
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Illinois School Administration Manager Conference
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Special Performance
Thursday, May 14
5:30 p.m. (call time – 4:45 p.m., done around 6:00)
Parke Hotel
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Unit 5 2009 5th Grade Full Band Concert
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Featured Group
Tuesday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. (call time – 6:15 p.m., done around 7:45)
Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan University
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Please email Mr. Masterman ASAP if you cannot attend these performances so he can find subs.
Thanks,
JM
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Jazz Audition
Jazz audition music is available for next fall. Students who are interested in auditioning for the IMEA District jazz ensembles, the All State jazz ensembles (for juniors and seniors), and/or the NCHS jazz program next year should pick up a copy of the music outside the band room.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Monday, March 16, 2009
Intercity Jazz Festival
NCHS Basie Jazz Ensemble
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:00-6:15 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
6:30 – Warm-up
7:00 – PERFORMANCE
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties (If you don’t have a suit, a shirt and tie with dress pants is fine.)
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Moon Dance
• That Warm Feeling
• Must Be the Blues
• Second Line
• A Night In Tunisia
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Plan on sticking around and hearing all the other bands from the twin cities: Bloomington, Normal West, U High, Central Catholic, and NCHS Elllington. Each band is only playing a twenty-minute set, so the concert should end around 9:00 p.m.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
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NCHS Ellington Jazz Ensemble
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:45-7:00 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
7:00 – Concert begins
8:15 – Approximate warm-up time
8:35 – PERFORMANCE (approximate time)
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Filthy McNasty
• Big John’s Special
• Li’l Darlin’
• In A Mellow Tone
• North Shore Morning
• The Dance of Denial
• City
• Sight-reading tune???
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Once again, we will be playing last. Be prepared to sight-read a tune on the gig.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:00-6:15 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
6:30 – Warm-up
7:00 – PERFORMANCE
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties (If you don’t have a suit, a shirt and tie with dress pants is fine.)
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Moon Dance
• That Warm Feeling
• Must Be the Blues
• Second Line
• A Night In Tunisia
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Plan on sticking around and hearing all the other bands from the twin cities: Bloomington, Normal West, U High, Central Catholic, and NCHS Elllington. Each band is only playing a twenty-minute set, so the concert should end around 9:00 p.m.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
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NCHS Ellington Jazz Ensemble
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:45-7:00 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
7:00 – Concert begins
8:15 – Approximate warm-up time
8:35 – PERFORMANCE (approximate time)
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Filthy McNasty
• Big John’s Special
• Li’l Darlin’
• In A Mellow Tone
• North Shore Morning
• The Dance of Denial
• City
• Sight-reading tune???
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Once again, we will be playing last. Be prepared to sight-read a tune on the gig.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Unit5 Jazz night collage
©Mark R Coons – Music Man5 Photos
To see all of the photos from NCWHS Jazz Night held on 3/13 click here. Photos should be in the same order the bands played in.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
announcement
NCHS Jazz Ensembles –
Here’s the plan for Tuesday night: The Basie Jazz Ensemble will rehearse at 6:00 p.m. The Ellington Jazz Ensemble should come for the Adam Larson Quartet performance and clinic, which begins at 7:30. We will all be done around 9:00 p.m.
Everyone should come check out both NCHS Jazz Ensembles on Friday, March 13 at the Normal West Jazz Night! Admission is $3.00 and the concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Fun will be had by all.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Here’s the plan for Tuesday night: The Basie Jazz Ensemble will rehearse at 6:00 p.m. The Ellington Jazz Ensemble should come for the Adam Larson Quartet performance and clinic, which begins at 7:30. We will all be done around 9:00 p.m.
Everyone should come check out both NCHS Jazz Ensembles on Friday, March 13 at the Normal West Jazz Night! Admission is $3.00 and the concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Fun will be had by all.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Friday, February 27, 2009
March Events of interest
Adam Larson Quartet
Clinic/Performance
Tuesday, March 10
NCHS Band Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.*
(During Basie’s regular rehearsal time)
Adam’s bringing his small group from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC, to perform and talk about improvising and starting/rehearsing small groups. This event is being sponsored by the NCHS Band Parents.
Normal West Jazz Night
Friday, March 13
Normal Community West High School
6:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
This event is on your original jazz calendar.
Twin City Jazz Concert
Tuesday, March 17
Bloomington High School
7:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
A concert that will feature jazz ensembles from West, Bloomington, and U-High. Will be laid back and a lot of fun.
* Ellington will have regular rehearsal (6 to 7:30 p.m.) on March 10 to prepare for the two upcoming gigs (West and Bloomington).
Clinic/Performance
Tuesday, March 10
NCHS Band Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.*
(During Basie’s regular rehearsal time)
Adam’s bringing his small group from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC, to perform and talk about improvising and starting/rehearsing small groups. This event is being sponsored by the NCHS Band Parents.
Normal West Jazz Night
Friday, March 13
Normal Community West High School
6:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
This event is on your original jazz calendar.
Twin City Jazz Concert
Tuesday, March 17
Bloomington High School
7:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
A concert that will feature jazz ensembles from West, Bloomington, and U-High. Will be laid back and a lot of fun.
* Ellington will have regular rehearsal (6 to 7:30 p.m.) on March 10 to prepare for the two upcoming gigs (West and Bloomington).
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