NCHS Jazz Ensemble

Updates for February

2012-02-12T08:52:00.005-06:00

2/13- Another change...sorry) There appears to have been some confusion on the date of the concert band concert. Please read the information below carefully for rehearsal schedule changes

It is hard to believe we are halfway through February already! Our outing to the Evanston Jazz festival was filled with a day of travel (bus driver commented that this was the best group of kids she has ever driven), the opportunity to hear several other high school bands to see what peer groups are doing in jazz, a chance to experience the Paul Wertico Midwest/Mideast Alliance - WOW! is what went through everyone's minds - further supporting the concept that jazz is a VERY WIDE category of music. The group performed like pros and received some good feedback from the clinic panel. Ryan Kimbrel and Brian Vasilou came away with Outstanding Soloist Awards. Thanks to the parents who were in the audience to hear the kids.

Our next performance will be on Saturday March 17th at the NWCHS Jazz night. THERE IS NO REHEARSAL ON TUESDAY OR THURSDAY THIS WEEK! We will start up again on Tuesday FEBRUARY 21 . . (although that is a day off from school we will rehearse that evening.) Here are the musical targets for the next few rehearsals:

Left Bank Express

A Little Minor Booze

Blues For Hire (Just handed out last rehearsal)
Maria (just handed out last rehearsal)
Just a Gigolo (from the book)

From the book.... (the CD I gave you at the first or second rehearsal has all of these on it)
Ja-Da
Moten Swing
April In Paris
It Don't Mean A Thing
Stompin'At The Savoy
YOU NEED TO HAVE PREPARED THESE IN ADVANCE OF THE WEEK OF THE 21ST

We will also start working on our improv skills through March & April. Please check back on this website for links to the material you will need to prepare.
Schedule for Feb:

Tuesday Feb 14 - No rehearsal - Happy Valentine's Day
Thursday Feb 16 - No rehearsal 6:30 -8:00
Tuesday Feb 21 - rehearsal 6:30 -8:00 (yes we will rehearse)
Thursday Feb 23- Rehearsal for those not involved in the concert
Tuesday Feb 28 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00

See you on the 21st! Live in the Groove!!!
Mr. L

Jazz Festivals/Schedule Update

2012-01-26T06:09:00.015-06:00

Links to recording of our next tunes to learn:
Left Bank Express (I think the flute solo is a lot longer than the music notates it.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cLcttUR_1Y
Little Minor Booze (this one is loud. Turn your sound down!!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4JgG8iyOyY

Video of Dunlap(courtesty of Mr. Vasilou)
Pacific Coastin'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_n4Oo_D4w&feature=g-all-a&list=PL112717152119A676&context=G2fc43dcFAAAAAAAAHAA
Blue Skies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_n4Oo_D4w&feature=g-all-a&list=PL112717152119A676&context=G2fc43dcFAAAAAAAAHAA
Louisiana BeBop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_n4Oo_D4w&feature=g-all-a&list=PL112717152119A676&context=G2fc43dcFAAAAAAAAHAA
Details on Evanston 2/11:
Bus leaves at 6am.Rhythm section be there at 5:40 to load equipment. We perform at 2:15. We will be back by around 10:30 or 11pm. Bring money for lunch, dinner and snacks. There is a festival T-shirt that will be available for purchase for $10 if you are interested.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO ETHS

For parents seeking driving directions on the web, visit www.eths.k12.il.us, or www.ethsbands.com.

Dress Code for all public performances:
In case you missed this in one my earlier posts.....
So, I have always believed that you play best when you are most comfortable. If you were to go to the premier clubs in New York City you rarely, if ever, see anyone wearing a standard "suit." Most of the adjudicators that are "real jazzers" that we will see also do not wear a formal suit or tux when they perform. It is counter intuitive to the culture of today's jazz mainstream.
I do believe that when representing the school, me and your family, you should always try to look your best. In an effort to meet in the middle on that, this year I would like to try having the "uniform" be a sport coat, dress shirt with no tie for the guys coupled with "nice" jeans (no rips, cuts, holes in them) worn on the waist and with a belt. In other words, swap the slacks that match your suit for a decent looking pair of jeans. Ladies, if you could match a nice blouse/top to a nice pair of jeans that will work just fine. No tennis shoes of any kind.
That having been said, please don't tell your parents they need to go spend a bunch of money on this outfit. When we took the picture, all the guys had coats on. Those will work with jeans.

Revised rehearsal schedule:

Feb.
Thursday Feb 2 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Saturday Feb 4 - DUNLAP H.S. JAZZ FESTIVAL - performance time TBA
Tuesday Feb 7 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Feb 9 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00 (Parent Preview at 7:45pm)
Saturday Feb 11 - EVANSTON TWP H.S. Jazz festival - ALL DAY with an early morning call time. we perform in the afternoon. I will make details available next week.
Tuesday Feb 14 - No rehearsal - Happy Valentine's Day
Thursday Feb 16 - No rehearsal
Tuesday Feb 21 - rehearsal 6:30 -8:00 (yes we will rehearse)
Thursday Feb 23- Rehearsal for those not invovled with the Concert Band Concert
Tuesday Feb 28 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00

March
Thursday Mar. 1 - rehearsal 6:30 -8:00
Tuesday Mar. 6 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Mar. 8 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Tuesday Mar. 13 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Mar. 15 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Saturday Mar. 17 - NWCHS JAZZ NIGHT - call time TBA
Tuesday Mar. 20 - rehearsal 6:30- 8:00

April
Tuesday Apr. 3 - Improv workshop for those not involved in Musical
Thursday Apr. 5 - Improv workshop for those not involved in Musical
Tuesday Apr. 10 - NO REHEARSAL
Thursday Apr. 12 - NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday Apr. 17- Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Apr. 19 - NO REHEARSAL
Tuesday Apr. 24 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Apr. 26 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00

May
Tuesday May 1 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday May 3 - Full Band Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Friday May 4 - NCHS Jazz Night - Details TBD

Rehearsal the week of January 16

2012-01-16T19:11:00.003-06:00

All-

My apologies for not having realized that there was a school improvement day on Tuesday and hence "no school" for students. We will have rehearsal Tuesday night for WINDS ONLY! Rhythm section gets the night off. Also, there will be NO REHEARSAL on THURSDAY 1/19. I will be travelling to California that day.

You may be wondering about Freshman Orientation on Wednesday. After talking it over with Mr. Meadows we have decided not to perform that night due to not being able to hold a full rehearsal on Tuesday to brush up on the tunes again and with my being out of town.

Upcoming Dates to mark on your calendar:

Tuesday Jan 24 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Jan 26 - rehearsal 6:30- 8:00
Tuesday Jan 31 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Feb 2 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Saturday Feb 4 - DUNLAP H.S. JAZZ FESTIVAL - performance time TBA
Tuesday Feb 7 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Feb 9 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Saturday Feb 11 - EVANSTON TWP H.S. Jazz festival - ALL DAY with an early morning call time. we perform in the afternoon. I will make details available next week.
Tuesday Feb 14 - No rehearsal - Happy Valentine's Day
Thursday Feb 16 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Tuesday Feb 21 - rehearsal 6:30 -8:00
Thursday Feb 23- rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Tuesday Feb 28 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Mar. 1 - rehearsal 6:30 -8:00
Tuesday Mar. 6 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Mar. 8 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Tuesday Mar. 13 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Thursday Mar. 15 - rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00
Saturday Mar. 17 - NWCHS JAZZ NIGHT - call time TBA

I will update the calendar for post-Spring Break in early March

Trivia Night Tickets

2012-01-10T05:55:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year!

As you may know, all band students received packets last week for Trivia Night. Details about Trivia Night are as follows:

When: Friday, February 3

Doors Open at 6:00 pm

Trivia Starts at 6:30 pm

Where: NCHS, 3900 E. Raab Road, Normal

Who: Anyone 6^th grade and up.

- Ticket price includes admission, water/lemonade and popcorn. Nobody will be admitted without a ticket. People are welcome to bring their own food or drinks if they wish – PLEASE NOTE: STATE LAW PROHIBITS ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PREMISES!!

- A cash prize will be awarded to the grand prize winners. There will also be several raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and other door prizes throughout the evening.

- All ticket sales are final – no refunds will be given.

- Since Trivia Night will be held on the Friday of Super Bowl weekend, everyone is encouraged to wear a jersey or some other shirt of their favorite football team!

- Each student received 8 tickets to sell. Tickets cost $10 each and must be paid for when they are purchased.

- Registration form and money are due back to Mr. Meadows or Mr. Masterman by Friday, January 27.

- We will be making a seating chart for the night based on the registration forms received, which is why it’s VERY important to have the registration and money turned in by January 27. Each table will have 8 players. Enclosed are 8 tickets and a registration form, with 8 spots. We will need the first and last name of the purchaser, and how many tickets they need.

We will be requesting both student and adult volunteers for the night of the event – a signup will be posted to Jooners early next week.

The event WILL be rescheduled if there is bad weather on February 3.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Terri Hoss at rumom1@frontier.com.

Rehearsal Plan for Tuesday Jan 10/Open House Details

2012-01-07T07:13:00.000-06:00

GREAT rehearsal on Thursday! I feel like we are starting to really get a handle on these tunes. Thanks for your hard work!
In this post please note the following:

Set List for Thursday Night's Open House gig
Dress Code for Thursday night and all other public performances
Call Time for Thursday/Thursday Rehearsal

Here is the line-up for Tuesday's rehearsal:
Pacific Coastin'* (on the program for Jan 12)
Running Lion* (on the program for Jan 12)
Broken Hearts* (on the program for Jan 12)
Woodchoppers* (on the program for Jan 12)
Blue Skies* (on the program for Jan 12)
Ja-Da* (on the program for Jan 12)
I have not decided on an order yet.

Dress Code for performances:
So, I have always believed that you play best when you are most comfortable. If you were to go to the premier clubs in New York City you rarely, if ever, see anyone wearing a standard "suit." Most of the adjudicators that are "real jazzers" that we will see also do not wear a formal suit or tux when they perform. It is counter intuitive to the culture of today's jazz mainstream.
I do believe that when representing the school, me and your family, you should always try to look your best. In an effort to meet in the middle on that, this year I would like to try having the "uniform" be a sport coat, dress shirt with no tie for the guys coupled with "nice" jeans (no rips, cuts, holes in them) worn on the waist and with a belt. In other words, swap the slacks that match your suit for a decent looking pair of jeans. Ladies, if you could match a nice blouse/top to a nice pair of jeans that will work just fine. No tennis shoes of any kind.
That having been said, please don't tell your parents they need to go spend a bunch of money on this outfit. When we took the picture, all the guys had coats on. Those will work with jeans.
I will be wearing a representative sample outfit on Tuesday night (for the guys) so you can take your cues on how to dress from that.

Call Time for Thursday Jan 12:
Rhythm section: Call time 5:15
Winds: 5:30
We will play from 6:00 - 6:25 or whenever we run out of music.

Thursday rehearsal:
After the performance at Open House we will move back to the band room and resume our regular rehearsal until 8:00pm. That rehearsal will focus in on our three festival tunes, Louisiana Bebop, Pacific Coastin' and either Blue Skies or Moten Swing.

Thursday Jan 5th rehearsal notes

2012-01-02T11:32:00.013-06:00

Good Rehearsal Tuesday! Thanks to all of you for making it it to rehearsal! Two more to go before we do our first public performance.

Rhythm section for Pacific Coastin' at 6pm on Thursday. Full band at 6:30 like usual.

Here are the tunes we will focus on for Thursday Night's rehearsal. Please make sure you take a look at them before Thursday night.

Pacific Coastin'* (on the program for Jan 12)
Running Lion* (on the program for Jan 12)
Broken Hearts* (on the program for Jan 12)
Woodchoppers* (on the program for Jan 12)

Sightreading:
Moten Swing - In the book - possible festival tune

Run-throughs on:
Lytton springs* (on the program for Jan 12)
Blue Skies* (on the program for Jan 12)
Ja-Da* (on the program for Jan 12)

If time Allows:
Louisiana Bebop -New tune - planning on this for Feb Festivals
Little Minor Booze - New Tune - Possibility for Feb Festivals

There are audio links in previous Blog posts. Please check those out. there are also new dates on the calendar - most notably, we will be playing for the Freshman Open House on Jan 12 (Thursday night) prior to our regular rehearsal.

Also, please "follow" this blog page so you will now when it has been updated. Click on the link at the top that says "Follow."

Calendar UPDATE

2011-12-16T08:47:00.018-06:00

There IS REHEARSAL TUESDAY JAN 3!!!!

I apologize for misreading the school calendar. I thought school started back on that day. With our performance on Jan 12 just around the corner it will be important to get this rehearsal on the 3rd under our belts.

Here are links to some of the new tunes handed out at our last full rehearsal:

"A Little Minor Booze"- Stan Kenton Orchestra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4JgG8iyOyY&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL4675F188F00F779B

"Left Bank Express"- Maynard Ferguson (This recording is about 50% faster than we will play it. Also I will NOT be wearing a leisure suit when I conduct this :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93s-kk8DDbs

Louisiana BeBop
http://www.barnhouse.com/view_score.html?pdf=/samples/pdf/033-0180-00.pdf&mp3=/samples/mp3/033-0180-00.mp3

SEE YOU TUESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30!

Jazz Ensemble Members and parents:

Here are some new dates and some adjustments to the previously communicated dates.

First, to clear up a previously communicated date: We will not be attending any festivals that align to either of the Spring Break weekends. ISU's festival had been on the original calendar I handed out at the beginning of the audition process. that is no longer on the schedule.

Rehearsals are every Tuesday & Thursday that school is in session unless cancellations are 1) posted HERE, or 2) Communicated from the podium at Concert Band rehearsal or 3) you receive a text message from ME at last minute due to an emergency.

January

JAN 12 - FRESHMAN OPEN HOUSE - Call Time 5:30. Play 6-6:30 in large gym.

rehearsal on Jan 19 is cancelled (I am out of town)

Feb.

3 or 4 (waiting to hear which date we are assigned) Dunlap High School Jazz festival

11 - Evanston Township High School Jazz festival

March

6 - (tentative date for a joint concert with U-High and other local bands at Stroud Auditorium at U-High)

17 - Normal West Jazz Night

April

I am looking for performance opportunities for the band. (If you know of a civic group that may be interested please contact me.) Hope to secure a date at the Normal Coffee House or some other open venue. Stay tuned.

May -

4 - NCHS Jazz Night

Have a great Holiday season!!

Thursday Dec 15

2011-12-13T21:12:00.000-06:00

Another good rehearsal! Here is the plan for Thursday Dec 15:

6:15-7:15 Sax Sectional
Left Bank Express
Little Minor Booze
Louisiana Be-Bop
Pacific Coastin'

7:15 - 8:00 Bone Sectional
Little Minor Booze
Left Bank Express
Louisiana BeBop

Next full rehearsal is Tuesday January 3. In preparation for that. Please check back often for audio clips of the tunes in the Jazz download folder. (you will need the password)

Jazz Performances coming up:

Glenn Miller Band - BCPA, Saturday Dec 17.

Adam Larson Big Band - January 7, 7:30 & 9:00 sets, Eaton Art Gallery, Downtown Bloomington.
www.adamlarsonjazz.com

This is a hand-picked collective of central Illinois' finest jazz players performing an evening of Adam's original works for large ensemble.(You may hear one of our new tunes performed in this show)

Have a great holiday break and a Happy New Year. We will see you in January. Practice up!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

2011-12-11T16:58:00.000-06:00

Hey Band -

We need to get a band photo taken this Tuesday at rehearsal. Come to rehearsal dressed like you would for a jazz concert or festival. No jeans or T-Shirts. Collared shirts and slacks please. Please pass the word to your band mates.

Week of Dec 12

2011-12-09T06:26:00.000-06:00

Another good rehearsal!!! Thanks for continuing to work hard during our rehearsals.

As mentioned in rehearsal Thursday, there are now two confirmed dates on the calendar:

Feb3/4 - Dunlap High School Jazz Festival, Dunlap, IL (more details are forthcoming but we have to wait to see if we are slotted for Friday night or Saturday. Dunlap is about 1/5 hours Northwest of Normal. This will be our first festival performance and maybe our first public outing. I will be announcing the program for that shortly after we return from break.

Feb 11 - Evanston Township High School Jazz Festival. This will be an early morning leave/ late evening return trip.

REHEARSALS THIS WEEK

Tuesday Dec 13 - 6:30 - 8:00

Pacific Coastin'
Running Lion
Blue Skies
Woodchoppers Ball (Swing Classics Book)
Sightread some festival possibilities

Thursday Dec 15th - TBD

I NEED TO KNOW A DEFINITE ANSWER BY TUESDAY DEC 13 AS TO WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED AND AVAILABLE FOR THIS REHEARSAL IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE!! YOU SHOULD NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO SAY YES!! Keep your finals at the top of your priority list.

If we have a enough folks to make it meaningful we will rehearse. Another option is that is we have full section or two we may schedule some sectionals for that night.

Tentative rehearsal agenda:

Continue sight reading potential festival tunes/rehearse any potential festival tunes identified on 12/13 rehearsal.

Run throughs on Pacific Coastin'/Running Lion

REHEARSALS FOR JANUARY

Jan 3,5, 10. 12, 17, 24, 26 ( There will be no rehearsal on Jan 19)

Have a good Weekend!
Mr.L

Sightread possible festival tunes.

Schedule and new Dates

2011-11-30T03:57:00.000-06:00

GREAT first rehearsal! This is going to be a lot of fun if tonight is any indication of how the year is going to go! Thanks for being there! Please mark Feb 3rd and 4th on your calendars (thinking high schools are on Saturday but will get more details before next week's rehearsal) for the Dunlap HS Jazz Fest. Also, Feb 11 for the Evanston Township Jazz festival (that will be a LONG day but you will hear a ton of groups, and some great musicians.

Rehearsal schedule for remainder of 2011: PLEASE PREPARE THE SELECTIONS NOTED FOR EACH REHEARSAL

Thursday Dec 8
Running Lion
Pacific Coastin'
April In Paris
Blue Skies
Ja-Da

Tuesday Dec 13
Lytton Springs
Moten Swing
(review the tunes from Dec 8)

Thursday Dec 15* (tentative based upon availability)
Review all Dec tunes
Sightread some festival tune possibilities

We start up again with regular Tuesday/Thursday rehearsals on Jan 5!

Mr. L

Welcome to Jazz Ensemble 2011-2012

2011-11-23T09:29:00.000-06:00

Thanks to all who auditioned for the Jazz Ensemble. Please check this site regularly for updates and info related to the band. Looking forward to the first rehearsal! Also, my email address is listed at the top of this site. Please feel free to have your parents communicate with me through that email as well as yourselves.

There is one change to the potential dates for performances that was published in the informational letter. Due to the timing of Spring Break we will not be planning to attend the ISU Jazz festival this year on March 23/24.

John Larson
Director of Jazz Bands, NCHS

NCHS Jazz Night

2011-05-07T16:53:00.008-05:00

For photos from NCHS Jazz night 2011 just click HERE. To view a video slide show just click HERE.

Below are videos that have been shared by parents, just click on the song title to view that particular video. If anyone else has a video or photos to share just email Mark and send him the link(s).

Jazz Ensemble
Spain
Feet Bone
Prime Directive
I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan
Moanin’
In the Stone

Combo A
Billy Jean

Combined Combos
Tenor Madness

NCHS Jazz Night 2011

2011-04-26T07:54:00.001-05:00

NCHS JAZZ NIGHT 2011

NCHS Jazz Ensemble/Combo Information

DATE: Friday, May 6^th

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: NCHS Auditorium

COMBO CALL TIME: 6:00 p.m.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CALL TIME: 6:45 (come support your friends in the combos and choirs)

SCHEDULE:

6:00 – Chiddix Jazz Band

6:25 – NCHS a Cappella groups

6:50 – NCHS Combos

7:15 – West Jazz Choir

7:40 – NCHS Jazz Choir

8:05 – NCHS Jazz Ensemble

COMBO SET LIST:

Combined groups – Breakthrough

Combo 2 – Take Five, Salsa Caliente

Combo A – Billy Jean, Naejyllib

Combined groups – Tenor Madness

JAZZ ENSEMBLE SET LIST:

Spain, Feet Bone, Prime Directive, I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan, Moanin’, In the Stone (encore tune)

DESSERTS:

The Jazz Ensemble is responsible for bringing desserts and goodies for people to snack on during the show. Please bring one pan or plate (2 dozen servings) of cookies, brownies, bars, etc. Mr. Masterman loves to eat homemade stuff, but store-bought is okay too.

Please deliver your delicious baked goods to the auditorium by 5:45 p.m.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS:

Each year we ask parent volunteers help set up and decorate the auditorium from between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. We are also looking for parents to help serve desserts and drinks in 25-minute shifts throughout the show. Sign up on the back of this sheet and return to Mr. Masterman (hard copy or email – mastermj@unit5.org) if you would like to volunteer. We will coordinate the schedule so that you can watch your student perform.

There is no admission cost for NCHS Jazz Night, but donations will be accepted. Kenny G will not be accepted. Fun will be had by all!

That is all.

video from NCWHS Jazz Night

2011-03-13T11:29:00.000-05:00

Just the way you are

Feet Bone

Prime Directive

West Jazz Night

2011-03-04T11:09:00.000-06:00

NCHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Normal West Jazz Night

Friday, March 11, 2011

Our Schedule:

6:00 – Call time: report to Normal West choir room

6:15 – Warm-up

6:40 – PERFORMANCE (Normal West auditorium)

7:10ish – Done

Performance Schedule:

6:00 – Chiddix
6:20 – West Jazz Lab
6:40 – Normal Community Jazz Ensemble
7:10 – Parkside Jazz Band
7:30 – West Jazz Kats
7:55 – Kingsley Jazz Band

8:15 – West Jazz Band I

Information:

· I will be directing the Chiddix Jazz Band at 6:00, so you will be on your own to find the choir room and move to the warm-up room. There will be a band guide there to help you.

· Set List:

o Feet Bone

o Prime Directive

o Just the Way You Are

o Spain

o Moanin’

· Dress:

o Boys: Dark suits, dress shirts, ties, dress socks, dress shoes

o Girls: Something dressy and classy (dresses/skirts of appropriate length or pant suits are appropriate)

o Fedoras are okay but must be removed during our performance. 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.

· Bring:

o Instrument (reeds, valve oil, mutes, etc.)

o Jazz folder with all music

o Rhythm section – acoustic and electric guitars, extra cables, your own amp (if you prefer), cymbals, sticks, mallets, any auxiliary percussion needed for the set.

Video from the Bradley Jazz festival

2011-02-27T07:53:00.000-06:00

Just the way you are

Moanin'

Thanks Bruce!!

Bradley itinerary

2011-02-16T17:29:00.000-06:00

Check out guest artist Allen Vizzutti on the web:

http://www.vizzutti.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr5SZrLk7Uw (he plays legit music too!)

Looking forward to it!

Here is the itinerary:

NCHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Bradley University Jazz Festival

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Schedule:

8:45 a.m. – CALL TIME (arrive @ NCHS in your dress clothes)

9:15 – Depart NCHS

10:00 – Arrive at Bradley University

11:00 – Allen Vizzutti clinic

12:00 – Bradley Jazz Ensemble with Allen Vizzutti (concert)

1:00 – Snack time!

1:30 – Warm-up

2:00 – PERFORMANCE (Ballroom)

2:30 – Clinic with one of the judges

3:15 – Change clothes, head to Avanti’s for a late lunch

4:30 – Depart for NCHS

5:15 p.m. – Arrive @ NCHS

Information:

· TRIPLE CHECK to make sure you have everything you need for the day:

o Instrument (reeds, valve oil, mutes, etc.)

o Jazz folder with all music

o A tuner in case someone drops Mr. Masterman’s again (ahem, Taylor Watts)

o Change of clothes

o Snacks!

o Money for lunch at Avanti’s

· Set List:

o Spain

o Just the Way You Are

o Moanin’

o Symphony in Riffs (possibly, if time allows)

· Dress:

o Boys: Dark suits, dress shirts, ties, dress socks, dress shoes

o Girls: Something dressy and classy (dresses/skirts of appropriate length or pant suits are appropriate)

· Fun WILL be had by all.

· That is all.

check this out

2011-02-10T05:37:00.002-06:00

Check out this link.

Mr. Masterman

NCHS Jazz on YouTube

2011-01-28T05:41:00.002-06:00

Yes, once again NCHS Jazz is attracting worldwide attention on Youtube. Here are 2011 IWU Jazz Festival selections.

Spain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N9a6tIdflE

I Remember Clifford http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ4kmRD-bAI

Symphony in Riffs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeRKcYXoYN8

NCHS Jazz Dates (updated 3/7)

2011-01-26T11:32:00.002-06:00

Here are the spring dates for the NCHS Jazz Ensemble:

Saturday, January 22 – Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Festival
Tuesday, February 22 – Bradley University Jazz Festival
Friday, March 11 – Normal West Jazz Night

Wednesday, March 16 – Music In Our Schools Month Lunchtime Concert @ NCHS
Thursday, March 17 – Intercity Jazz Festival @ NCHS w/All Star Big Band (selected from B/N’s top HS jazz players)
Friday, May 6 – NCHS Jazz Night

IMEA All-State

2011-01-24T15:32:00.004-06:00

IMEA Attendees please click HERE and read this document.

Click HERE for a link to the IMEA website about the All-State conference January 26-29th. This link contains schedules, maps and lots more.

Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Festival

2011-01-13T10:47:00.001-06:00

NCHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Festival

Saturday, January 22

Schedule:

Friday – Yurika, Nate Fritts, Jordan, Conor, and Wes take all needed equipment (amps, drums, hardware, aux perc, etc.) home with you after school.

12:00 pm – Arrive at IWU, Presser Hall. Mr. Masterman will be in the lobby to direct you to our homeroom where you can store instruments, etc.

12:45 – Concert: Steve Wiest with the IWU Jazz Ensemble (Westbrook Auditorium)

1:45 – Instrument Clinics

· Trombone – Steve Wiest (Westbrook Auditorium)

· Trumpet – Rick Leister (room 258)

· Saxophone – Ron Carter (room 161)

· Rhythm section – all players – Jim Warrick (room 167)

3:10 – Warm-up

3:40 – PERFORMANCE (Westbrook Auditorium)

4:05 – Clinic (room TBA)

5:00 – Rhythm section (all players): load equipment, head back to NCHS to unload

5:30 – Guitar, bass, drums, director: unload equipment at NCHS…done!!

Information:

· Since the gig is in town, you are responsible for providing your own transportation to and from the festival.

· Set List:

o Spain

o I Remember Clifford (maybe)

o Symphony in Riffs

· Dress:

o Boys: Dark suits, dress shirts, ties, dress socks, dress shoes

o Girls: Something dressy and classy (dresses/skirts of appropriate length or pant suits are appropriate)

· TRIPLE CHECK to make sure you have everything you need for the day:

o Instrument (reeds, valve oil, mutes, etc.)

o Jazz folder with all music

o Rhythm section equipment (all amps, cables, drum set parts and hardware, etc.)

NCHS Freshman Orientation

2011-01-11T11:09:00.004-06:00

Here is the information for tomorrow night’s gig:

NCHS Freshman Orientation (1/12/2011)

NCHS Auditorium

Call Time: 5:30 p.m. (We will have to move chairs, stands, and rhythm section to the stage at this time.)

Performance Time: 6:10 p.m.

Set List:

· Kaomah

o Play all

o Soloists: Ian H, Jacob S, Ryan K, Taylor W

· Symphony in Riffs

o Play beginning to letter I

o Cut to letter U and play to the end

o No soloists

· Spain

o Play all

o Meas. 89 goes six times with backgrounds on the 2^nd, 4^th, and 6^th time

o Soloists: Nate M, Taylor W, Ryan K (each soloists goes twice through meas. 89)

· NCHS School Song

Dress:

· Boys – dark suits, ties (orange ties would be nice), dress shoes, dress socks, belt

· Girls – dresses/skirts of appropriate length or pant suit (dressy)

Done: around 6:30 p.m.

This is a very important performance for us as we are the first thing over 500 incoming freshmen and their parents will see and hear at Normal Community High School. Let’s do our best to represent and display our school spirit!

All best,

Joshua Masterman

Normal Community High School Bands

Chiddix Junior High School Bands

absences

2010-11-22T15:21:00.000-06:00

Parents and Students:

Over the past several weeks we’ve been receiving many absence forms due to reasons that are unexcused. “Previous plans”, “work”, and non-school-related activities are NOT ACCEPTABLE reasons to miss rehearsal. Also, you must turn in your form at least one week prior to the date in question. There has been a general lack of courtesy for the directors and for other students with regard to this last issue.

Everyone is busy. Keeping a personal calendar of commitments is simply a must for all high school students. You must communicate with people in a timely manner. You have made a commitment to the band and we have made it clear that everyone has a responsibility to be at every rehearsal. Unexcused absences will jeopardize your position in the band; loss of performance privileges or dismissal from the organization are possible consequences. Please refer to the NCHS Band Handbook for clarification about what is excused and what is not.

The Citrus Bowl rehearsal schedule was posted one week before the first rehearsal, so consideration was made for absences the first week due to work schedules, etc. Those allowances cannot be made now since the schedule has been posted. It is your responsibility to clear your schedule of commitments and be at rehearsal. We are representing NCHS on national television on New Year’s Day and each individual shares responsibility for this.

Joshua Masterman
Normal Community High School Bands
Chiddix Junior High School Bands
mastermj@unit5.org

NCHS Bands 2011 Calendar

2010-11-05T16:24:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! We have put together a calendar for 2011 using a few photos of the various NCHS bands as a fund raiser for the band program.

100% of the profits from this calendar will go to the band. Remember: Calendars make great holiday presents too!

It is a standard wall calendar, 11”x17” (open).

To see the photos used in the calendar and to place an order just click on the link below (below the image). Once you have reviewed the photos just click on the "Lulu" button (looks like this: ) to place your order! (Lulu is the publisher I use to produce my calendars.)

NCHS Bands

Order your calendar in time for the holidays and don't forget, calendars do make great gifts!!

Thank you for your order and Thank you for your continuing support of the band program at Normal Community High School! Have a great 2011! (Feel free to forward this email on to family and friends!)

NCHS Jazz Ensemble student handbook is now available

2010-10-27T14:24:00.000-05:00

The 2010-2011 NCHS Jazz Ensemble student handbook is now available.

The handbook is required reading for all students and parent who are interested in participating this year.

The handbook can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

Note:
To open most of this handbook you will need the software Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC. To acquire Adobe Acrobat Reader go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

(This is a free utility.)

New course in Music being offered at the Broadview Mansion

2010-08-20T10:54:00.000-05:00

Music Course for High School Students:

“So You Want To Be a Music Major?”

Begins October 2 at the Broadview Mansion (Immanuel Bible Foundation)

For more information, click this link:

http://www.broadviewmansion.org/Music

Joshua Masterman

Normal Community High School Bands

Chiddix Junior High School Bands

develop your jazz skills

2010-08-19T05:57:00.000-05:00

Here are two opportunities for students to develop their jazz skills. Both events will be held at Carl’s Pro Band in Bloomington.

Carl’s Pro Band Artist Series:
Glenn Wilson, Saxophone
Jazz Improvisation Master Class/Lecture
Saturday, September 11th

Doug Stone, Saxophone
Jazz Improvisation Master Class/Lecture
Saturday, October 9th

See http://www.carlsproband.com/ for details and to register.

Joshua Masterman
Normal Community High School Bands
Chiddix Junior High School Bands

2010 NCHS Graduation Ceremony

2010-06-01T17:51:00.002-05:00

Photos from the 2010 Commencement Ceremony May 29, 2010 can be viewed and purchased by clicking HERE.

Jazz Night 2010

2010-05-09T08:53:00.001-05:00

At last all of the photos have been posted for your viewing pleasure. The can be viewed and purchase by clicking HERE.

Don't forget there is also a sale going on right now. Check it out at http://www.musicman5photosblog.com/2010/05/end-of-school-year-sale.html and get your jazz photos while the sale is still going on!!!

Enjoy.

Unit 5 MP - Music Camp Scholarships

2010-05-05T18:05:00.001-05:00

The Unit 5 Music Parents Association has budgeted $1,200 to offer to students that attend a summer music camp or program. The scholarship money will be equally divided among all of the students that are submitted by the directors of the Unit 5 music programs. The deadline has been moved earlier from previous years.

All names for the Unit 5 Music Parents scholarship funds must be submitted by Friday, 5/21/2010. There are no exceptions to this deadline! This deadline allows time for the checks to be written, mailed, and recorded before the end of the current fiscal year. Please send the following information for each student that is submitted:
a) Student's name.
b) Parent/Guardian name - this is important because the check is written to the parent/guardian and not the student.
c) Parent/Guardian complete address - needed to mail the check.

Information should be sent to Kim Monical by the Friday, 5/21/2010, deadline. Please contact me if there are any questions.

Kim Monical                    Cell # 530-1030
46 Conway Circle            Home # 808-1408
Bloomington, IL 61704    Home email: mjmonical@comcast.net
                                       Work email: kim.monical@countryfinancial.com (Preferred email)

videos from Intercity Jazz Festival

2010-03-17T18:44:00.001-05:00

This is from the NCHS Jazz Ensemble performance at Intercity Jazz Festival 3/16/2010.

(Click on the song title to view the video.)

Groovin' Hard
Don't Know Why
Ran Kan Kan
What Is Hip
Theme from "Family Guy"

NCHS Jazz Ensemble at NCWHS Jazz Night

2010-03-13T05:56:00.007-06:00

NCHS Jazz Ensemble at NCWHS Jazz Night, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

To view all of the photos of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble just click here.

A video of the ensemble can be seen HERE
, HERE and another HERE!! Very Cool!

Sax solo! (NCHS Jazz Ensemble)

2010-03-13T05:25:00.003-06:00

Sax solo! (NCHS Jazz Ensemble), originally uploaded by Music Man5.

To view all of the photos of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble just click here.

Update - 03/11/2010

2010-03-11T18:09:00.002-06:00

Jazz Ensemble Update
Thursday March 11, 2010

MARCH CALENDAR

Thursday, March 11 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, March 12 – West Jazz Night
• Set list –Theme from “Family Guy”, Don’t Know Why, Groovin’ Hard, 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 p.m.
• Central Catholic HS
6:45 – call time (I have not received our performance time yet; I’m working with the other directors and I’ll let you know ASAP. Plan on being done around 8:30-9:00. We will be courteous to the other bands and stay for the rest of the concert when we’re done.
• Set list – Groovin’ Hard, Ran Kan Kan, What Is Hip

Thursday, March 18 – Rehearsal, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – TENTATIVE

Friday, March 19 – ISU Jazz Festival – CANCELLED
• Due to several members of the ensemble not being available on this day, we have withdrawn from the festival. I’m sorry for any inconvenience. You are still welcome to attend the evening concert at 8:00 p.m. with the ISU Combo, Jazz Ensemble I, and guest artist Marvin Stamm. I think you might still be able to go to the master class at 4:00 p.m. since we paid our entrance fee for the festival.

March 22-26 – No rehearsal (Spring Break)

APRIL CALENDAR
We have two options in April:
1. We can continue regular rehearsals and learn some new charts for Jazz Night the first week of May; however, we’ll be missing folks who are in tennis, musical, and orchestra pit.
2. We can put regular rehearsals on hold until musical is over, begin again on Tuesday April 27th, and just polish the charts we’ve already learned this year. Instead of holding regular rehearsals, we could do some combo stuff during this time if anyone’s interested. The combo(s) would then be able to perform a few tunes at Jazz Night.
We will vote on these two options, with a MAJORITY rule deciding. Whatever is decided by the majority (over 50% of members in attendance and voting) will determine our schedule for April.

OTHER RANDOM THINGS

• As of 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, no one has approached me regarding the paper in the hallway last week. If this is not resolved by the time I leave the building tonight, the band will be participating in a school service project next Thursday evening during our regular rehearsal time. I will be contacting the custodians to see what they need help with and we’ll be pitching in with whatever needs to be done.

If the matter is resolved tonight, the band will have next Thursday evening off as an early Spring Break bonus!

• Activity Fee ($25): Mangialardi, Chamberlain
• Purdue Concert ($5): Mangialardi, Powell, Chamberlain
• Evanston Concert ($15): Mangialardi, Powell, Wessels, Chamberlain, Fritts
• Please bring my CD’s back if you’re done with them!
• That is all.

Update 3/9/2010

2010-03-09T05:42:00.002-06:00

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.

Music Man5 Photos now offers print packages.

2010-03-07T07:54:00.002-06:00

To read about this new service please click HERE. Thanks.

Jazz Update - Please Read! (updated 3/9/2010)

2010-03-04T09:56:00.001-06:00

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!

NCHS Jazz Ensemble at the Evanston Jazz Festival

2010-02-12T06:27:00.000-06:00

Here is a video of NCHS Jazz Ensemble performing Mambo from Evanston Jazz Festival this past weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3u5ynEzEI

Purdue University Jazz Festival - updated 1/22/2010

2010-01-09T13:30:00.001-06:00

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.

2010 Calendar of Events

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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

Why Music Matters

2009-10-26T10:15:00.001-05:00

From YouTube "Why Music Matters". This is a fairly short audio piece that I highly recommend listening to. Click HERE to listen to it.

NCHS Jazz Ensemble Information

2009-10-07T14:52:00.002-05:00

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

Midwest Jazz Collective

2009-07-13T16:44:00.004-05:00

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.

NCHS Jazz collage from the last few years

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Check out this online collage of jazz photos!

Something for you Mr. M - updated 5/19/09

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Something for you Mr. M, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

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.

Jazz Night Photos!!

2009-05-09T16:02:00.004-05:00

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!!

Summer Music Camps - updated 04/30/2009

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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/

New Gigs!!!!

2009-04-21T05:31:00.000-05:00

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

Jazz Audition

2009-04-09T05:32:00.000-05:00

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

Intercity Jazz Festival

2009-03-16T09:38:00.001-05:00

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.

Unit5 Jazz night collage

2009-03-14T18:51:00.002-05:00

Unit5 Jazz night collage, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

©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.

The Music

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The Music, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

©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.

rehearsal!

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rehearsal!, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

from 03/10/2009

A couple of photos from the rehearsal on 3/10. Click here to view them.

announcement

2009-03-06T09:36:00.001-06:00

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

March Events of interest

2009-02-27T11:43:00.002-06:00

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).

Bradley Jazz Festival - info for both ensembles

2009-02-20T08:28:00.002-06:00

NCHS Basie Ensemble
Bradley Jazz Festival
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Information and Itinerary

7:55 – Go to 1st hour class (sorry!)
8:45 – Load bus
9:15 – Depart from NCHS
10:30 – Arrive at Bradley

11:00 – CLINIC (Denis DiBlasio)
12:00 – CONCERT (Denis DiBlasio w/Bradley Jazz Ensemble)

1:00 – Listen to West Jazz Kats perform
1:30 – Lunch
2:30 – Hang and listen to other bands

5:00 – Ellington PERFORMANCE
5:30 – Ellington CLINIC

6:00 – Load bus
6:20 – Depart Bradley, find someplace to eat
7:10 – Depart Peoria
8:15 – Arrive at NCHS, unload stuff

Read this information and share with it with the older (not old) people who feed, house, and take care of you!
Act responsibly: you are representing yourself, the band, Normal Community High School, as well as everyone who supports you. Make us proud of you.
Attire: Business casual (button-down shirt, khakis,etc.)
Bring enough money for two inexpensive meals ($20 to be safe). There may also be an opportunity to purchase jazz CD’s and books, so bring a little extra if you have it.
Unfortunately, Bradley did not have enough slots for both of our jazz ensembles to perform, but I thought you’d still like to go (and get a day off school!) You have a great opportunity to hear some music and learn some things that will make you a better player, not to mention have fun hanging out with friends. Enjoy it!
That is all.

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NCHS Ellington Ensemble
Bradley Jazz Festival
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Information and Itinerary

7:55 – Go to 1st hour class (sorry!)
8:45 – Load bus
9:15 – Depart from NCHS
10:30 – Arrive at Bradley

11:00 – CLINIC (Denis DiBlasio)
12:00 – CONCERT (Denis DiBlasio w/Bradley Jazz Ensemble)

1:00 – Listen to West Jazz Kats perform
1:30 – Lunch
2:30 – Hang and listen to other bands
3:45 – Begin getting ready (change clothes, get instruments and music, etc.)
4:30 – Warm-up

5:00 – PERFORMANCE
5:30 – CLINIC

6:00 – Load bus
6:20 – Depart Bradley, find someplace to eat
7:10 – Depart Peoria
8:15 – Arrive at NCHS, unload stuff

Read this information and share with it with the older (not old) people who feed, house, and take care of you!
Act responsibly: you are representing yourself, the band, Normal Community High School, as well as everyone who supports you. Make us proud of you.
Attire: Business casual for the early part of the day (button-down shirt, khakis,etc.). Dark suit and tie for our performance and clinic later on.
Bradley is providing all rhythm section equipment, so bring only what you need. Troy, bring a patch cord. Conor, you may want to bring cymbals/bass pedal and anything else you can’t live without.
Bring enough money for two inexpensive meals ($20 to be safe). There may also be an opportunity to purchase jazz CD’s and books, so bring a little extra if you have it.
Encourage your parents to cut out of work early to come hear us play! You’ll need a note if you intend to ride home with them.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE: Double check to make sure you have everything you need for the day before you leave your house in the morning.
That is all.

link to Ellington Jazz at IWU

2009-02-08T04:05:00.002-06:00

One of our jazz patrons has been kind enough to supply me with an mp3 file of the Ellington Jazz Ensemble at the IWU Jazz Festival performing "In a Mellow Tone".

Just click HERE to to download this 4mb file.

Thank you to the contributor and if you have anything to share please let me know.

Dear Band Parents

2009-02-06T09:32:00.001-06:00

Dear band parents,

We have found an increasing number of school-owned instruments in lockers with the cases left open. Per the Band Handbook, we will be assessing a $25.00 fine to students each time this occurs. Please be aware of this policy and inform/remind your student(s) that cases must be closed when school-owned instruments are stored in our open-air lockers. We highly recommend the same for student-owned instruments. An instrument left in a locker with the case open offers an opportunity for vandalism and destruction of school property. Also, each student must have his/her own combination lock; please check with your student(s) to make sure they have one for their band locker. Finally, there is to be no food or drink stored in the lockers at any time.

Thank you,
Mr. Meadows
Mr. Masterman

2009 IWU Jazz Festival

2009-01-27T16:49:00.006-06:00

2009 IWU Jazz Festival, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Here is a link to the photos I took 1/24/2009 at the morning session of the festival.

Normal West is the first band in the album and NCHS starts on page six.

Enjoy!

getting setup

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getting setup, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Here is a link to the photos I took 1/24/2009 at the morning session of the festival.

Normal West is the first band in the album and NCHS starts on page six.

Enjoy!

Photos from the IWU Jazz Festival

2009-01-24T14:04:00.002-06:00

Here is a link to the photos I took 1/24/2009 at the morning session of the festival.

Normal West is the first band in the album and NCHS starts on page six.

Enjoy!

Update!!!

2009-01-23T05:48:00.003-06:00

The NCHS jazz ensembles will not be participating in the Evanston Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 7. As of fifth hour Thursday, less than half of the confirmation forms which were passed out at rehearsal Tuesday night had been returned as requested.

Please accept my sincere apologies for the mistake on the calendar. I deeply regret that our students will not be able to participate in this festival and benefit from hearing from outstanding clinicians and guest artists. I’m also aware of the difficulty of coordinating family schedules to accommodate school activities and the sacrifices involved. I’m sorry if my error caused you to miss something else or change family plans.

If you have paid $15.00 for your Evanston concert tickets, your money will be refunded ASAP.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at mastermj@unit5.org.

Joshua Masterman

NCHS Bands
CHJS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org

NCHS Jazz Recording Library

2009-01-09T09:28:00.000-06:00

NCHS Jazz Recording Library

-#--- Artist------------------------------------------------------- Album
0001 John Coltrane........................................... "Blue Train"
0002 Miles Davis.............................................. "Kind of Blue"
0003 Thelonous Monk with John Coltrane........ "The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings
0004 Jimmy Smith........................................... "Back at the Chicken Shack: The Incredible Jimmy Smith"
0005 Sonny Rollins.........................................."Saxophone Colossus"
0006 Miles Davis............................................."Relaxin’ With The Miles Davis Quintet"
0007 John Coltrane ........................................"My Favorite Things"
0008 Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.... "Diz ‘N Bird At Carnegie Hall"
0009 Miles Davis............................................ "Miles Smiles"
0010 Charles Mingus...................................... "Mingus Ah Um"
0011 Miles Davis.............................................. "My Funny Valentine"
0012 John Coltrane......................................... "Giant Steps"
0013 Sonny Rollins.......................................... "Tenor Madness"
0014 John Coltrane......................................... "A Love Supreme"
0015 Miles Davis............................................. "In A Silent Way"
0016 Miles Davis............................................. "‘Round About Midnight"
0017 Miles Davis............................................. "Milestones"
0018 J.J. Johnson........................................... "The Eminent, Vol. 1"
0019 Wes Montgomery................................. "Incredible Jazz Guitar"
0020 Wes Montgomery................................ "Full House"
0021 Freddie Hubbard................................ "Hub-tones"

For a downloadable version that can be printed click HERE.

Ellington Ensemble - Spring 2009 Calendar

2009-01-09T07:26:00.006-06:00

Ellington Ensemble
Spring 2009 Calendar

JANUARY

Tuesday January 20 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday January 23 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Saturday January 24 IWU JAZZ FESTIVAL
Tuesday January 27 Rehearsal 6 p.m.

NO MORNING REHEARSAL FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH.

FEBRUARY
Tuesday February 3 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday February 6 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday February 10 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday February 13 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

NO EVENING REHEARSAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH.

Friday February 20 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday February 24 BRADLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
(During school day)
NO EVENING REHEARSAL
Friday February 27 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

MARCH
Tuesday March 3 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday March 6 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday March 10 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday March 13 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Friday March 13 WEST JAZZ NIGHT
Tuesday March 17 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday March 20 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

NO REHEARSALS MARCH 23-27: SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 31 Rehearsal 6 p.m.

APRIL

Friday April 3 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday April 7 Rehearsal 6 p.m.

NO REHEARSAL FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH.
NO EVENING REHEARSAL TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH.

Friday April 17 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

NO EVENING REHEARSAL TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST.

Friday April 24 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday April 28 Rehearsal 6 p.m.

MAY
Friday May 1 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Wednesday May 6 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Thursday May 7 Rehearsal 6 p.m.
Friday May 8 NCHS JAZZ NIGHT

Jazz Ensemble
Breakfast Schedule

Jan. 16 Saxes
Jan. 23 Trombones

Feb. 6 Trumpets
Feb. 13 Rhythm section
Feb. 20 Mr. Masterman
Feb. 27 Saxes

March 6 Trombones
March 13 Trumpets
March 20 Rhythm section

April 3 Mr. Masterman
April 17 Saxes
April 24 Trombones

May 1 Trumpets
May 6 Rhythm section

Make arrangements with your section to make sure there is food on Friday mornings. Bring enough food for your band (approx. 20 people).

Basie Ensemble - Spring 2009 Calendar

2009-01-09T07:23:00.005-06:00

Basie Ensemble
Spring 2009 Calendar

JANUARY

Tuesday January 20 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday January 23 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday January 27 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

* NO MORNING REHEARSAL FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH.

FEBRUARY

Tuesday February 3 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday February 6 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday February 10 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday February 13 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

NO EVENING REHEARSAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH.

Friday February 20 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday February 24 BRADLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
(During school day)
NO EVENING REHEARSAL
Friday February 27 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

MARCH

Tuesday March 3 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday March 6 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday March 10 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday March 13 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Friday March 13 WEST JAZZ NIGHT
Tuesday March 17 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday March 20 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

NO REHEARSALS MARCH 23-27: SPRING BREAK

Tuesday March 31 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

APRIL

Friday April 3 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday April 7 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

NO REHEARSAL FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH.
NO EVENING REHEARSAL TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH.

Friday April 17 Rehearsal 7 a.m.

NO EVENING REHEARSAL TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST.

Friday April 24 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Tuesday April 28 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

MAY
Friday May 1 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Wednesday May 6 Rehearsal 7 a.m.
Thursday May 7 Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
Friday May 8 NCHS JAZZ NIGHT

Jazz Ensemble
Breakfast Schedule

Jan. 16 Saxes
Jan. 23 Trombones

Feb. 6 Trumpets
Feb. 13 Rhythm section
Feb. 20 Mr. Masterman
Feb. 27 Saxes

March 6 Trombones
March 13 Trumpets
March 20 Rhythm section

April 3 Mr. Masterman
April 17 Saxes
April 24 Trombones

May 1 Trumpets
May 6 Rhythm section

Make arrangements with your section to make sure there is food on Friday mornings. Bring enough food for your band (approx. 20 people).

Latest News

2008-11-21T09:39:00.003-06:00

Jazz Ensemble participation fees ($25.00, checks payable to NCHS bands) are due by December 15. Students are urged to purchase a recording from the online wish list to add to the listening library in lieu of the participation fee. Check the current library inventory to make sure there are no duplicates.
Rehearsal call times will be 15 minutes before downbeat. If rehearsal begins at 6:00 p.m., students should arrive at school no later than 5:45. For 7:00 a.m. rehearsals, call time will be 6:45. Please arrive on time and be ready to play when rehearsal begins.
If you are going to be absent for a rehearsal, you must print out and complete an absence form (located in the NCHS Band Handbook online). Absence forms should be turned in AT LEAST one week in advance.
Brass players should own all mutes called for in the music (straight, cup, harmon, bucket) and bring them to rehearsals and performances. I had originally intended to purchase bucket mutes for trombones; however, there are different sizes and each player needs to find the correct size for his horn. For the serious player I recommend Jo Ral bucket mutes ($50-85); for the cost-conscious I recommend the Humes and Berg ($20-25).
If you play Trumpet 4 or Trombone III and need music copied, please see Mr. Masterman.
There will be NO REHEARSAL during finals week (Dec. 15-19).

That is all.

Jazz Handbook

2008-08-21T15:07:00.011-05:00

The 2008-2009 NCHS Jazz Ensemble student handbook is now available.

The handbook is required reading for all students and parent who are interested in participating this year.

The handbook can be downloaded by clicking here. (This link works in Internet Explorer but not in Firefox for some reason. You do not need to register to the page that opens up, just click on the 'Download File Now' link and then click on Open or Save.)

Note:
To open most of this handbook you will need the software Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC. To acquire Adobe Acrobat Reader go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

(This is a free utility.)

NCHS Jazz Night 05/09/2008

2008-05-11T20:37:00.000-05:00

JAZZ NIGHT Photos

Click on the name of the group you are interested in to see their photos.

Chiddix Jazz Band

NCHS Jazz Ensemble II

NCHS Jazz Choir

NCHS Jazz Ensemble I

Rehearsal photos

2008-05-06T19:51:00.001-05:00

I took some photos of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble I preparing for Friday nights Jazz Night.

To see the photos click HERE.

HEARTLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA

2008-04-22T18:19:00.002-05:00

HEARTLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA

with

CHIP STEPHENS

Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies

School of Music, University of Illinois

WHAT: Clinic and concert

DATE: Friday, May 23^rd

TIME: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (approx.)

LOCATION: Central Catholic High School

CALL TIME (rhythm): 4:30 (NCHS)

CALL TIME (band): 4:45 (CCHS)

DRESS: Casual for the clinic; dark suits and dresses for the concert

SCHEDULE:

5:00 – Clinic with Chip Stephens

6:00 – Dinner, change clothes, and concert set-up

7:00 – Concert with other local HS jazz bands, Heartland Jazz Orchestra (HJO), and Chip Stephens (performance order and times TBA)

NOTES:

A great opportunity funded by a generous grant from the HJO foundation, this clinic and concert is for all members of both NCHS jazz ensembles. Everyone should bring their horns, as there may be an opportunity to play some during the clinic. In addition to improvisation, one of the topics for discussion during the clinic will be “The Jazz Scene Beyond High School—College Jazz Programs and Freelance Gigs”. Check out Chip Stephens’ bio on the back of this page.

Jazz Ensemble I will perform three selections at the evening concert. Myles Singleton, public relations representative from HJO, will be at Jazz Ensemble I rehearsal next Tuesday night (April 29^th) to talk to you and provide more information about the event.

John "Chip" Stephens

Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies

B.M., University of Akron; M.M., Cleveland State University

Sought after for his outstanding collaborative abilities, Chip Stephens can be heard on nearly 40 records and compact discs as a side-man and band leader. As a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mr. Stephens maintains a very diverse teaching and performing career at both the national and international levels. He has performed on four continents with some of the finest names in jazz, and frequently appears as a guest artist and clinician in the United States. A former faculty member at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Youngstown State University, many of Mr. Stephens’ students have received national and international recognition for their work. Chip performed on the Grammy Award winning CD by Arturo Sandoval, Hot House, and the Emmy Award winning sound track to For Love or Country, about the life of Sandoval. Stephens’ performing credits are many and include appearances with Eden Atwood, Michael Brecker, Jerry Brown, Kenny Burrell, Teresa Carroll, Clare Church, John Fedchock, Maynard Ferguson, Cutis Fuller, George Garzone, Greg Gisbert, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Milt Hinton, Red Holloway, Javon Jackson, Ingrid Jensen, Randy Johnston, Steve Kirby, Bill Kirchner, Ernie Krivda, Ralph Lalama, Tony Leonardi, Pete Lewis, Joe Lovano, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Keith Oxman, Tito Puente, Nelson Rangell, Arturo Sandoval, Jack Schantz, Bobby Shew, Howie Smith, Clark Terry, Frank Tiberi, Roseanna Vitro, Bobby Watson, and Nathanial Yarbrough. Mr. Stephens is a Capri Records recording artist.

ISU Jazz Festival

2008-04-01T05:44:00.003-05:00

Illinois State University Jazz Festival
Saturday, April 5th

Photos

NCHS I & II click HERE

CJHS click HERE

All others that I saw click HERE

Unit 5 Jazz Night at NCWHS

2008-03-09T07:02:00.004-05:00

Photos from the event:

Click here to see photos of the NCHS band.

Click here to see photos of the CJHS band.

And click here to see photos of the other bands I photographed.

Updated schedule for Jazz Ensemble I

2008-02-20T13:07:00.001-06:00

Tunes in parentheses will be the primary focus of the rehearsals. Please come to rehearsal with your parts prepared to the best of your ability!

Feb. 20 (W): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (There’s The Rub)
Feb. 22 (F): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (There’s The Rub, Using The Force)

Feb. 26 (T): Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (There’s The Rub, Using The Force, Lush Life)
*Feb. 27 (W): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (Using The Force, Lush Life)
Feb. 29 (F): No rehearsal (Teacher Institute Day)

Mar. 4 (T): Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Using The Force, Lush Life, The Mooche)
Mar. 7 (F): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (Lush Life, The Mooche)

Mar. 11 (T): Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (The Mooche, Cherokee, Footprints)
Mar. 14 (F): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (Read through tunes for Jazz Nite)
Mar. 14 (F): NCWHS Jazz Night, 7:00 p.m.

Program to be selected from the following:

Who’s Sorry Now?, Splanky, Body and Soul, …And Another Thing, Using The Force, Lush Life, The Mooche, There’s The Rub)

*All charts need to be reviewed/prepared and ready to play.

Mar. 18 (T): Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Cherokee, Footprints, Latin tune—TBA)
*Mar. 19 (W): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (Cherokee, Footprints)
Mar. 21 (F): No rehearsal (spring break)

Mar. 25 (T): No rehearsal (spring break)
Mar. 28 (F): No rehearsal (spring break)

Apr. 1 (T): Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Lush Life, Cherokee, Footprints, Latin tune—TBA)
Apr. 4 (F): Rehearsal, 7:00-7:45 a.m. (Lush Life, Cherokee, Footprints or Latin tune—TBA)
Apr. 5 (S): ISU Jazz Festival (all day)
Program: Lush Life, Cherokee, Footprints or Latin tune—TBA

May 9 (F): NCHS Jazz Night, 7:00 p.m.

IWU Jazz Festival photos

2008-01-26T18:06:00.000-06:00

A few photos of NCHS and CJHS for yoour viewing enjoyment.

Click HERE to view them.

Photo Sharing

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Do you have a favorite band photo? Or a photo of your favorite band member? Well we'd all like to see them. From last year or any year, alumni can post their photos as well!!!

If you are a member of 'Flickr' there is now a group within Flickr for Marching Ironmen photos!!

If you are not a member it is easy to join and free. (To learn more about Flickr click HERE.)

On the right hand side of this blog you will see the "Links" section and a link to the photo group can be clicked on there or the address is: http://www.flickr.com/groups/nchsjazz/

Share those photos!

Evanston Jazz Festival Itinerary and Information (Version 1)

2008-01-23T15:04:00.000-06:00

NCHS Jazz Ensembles I and II

Evanston Jazz Festival

Saturday, February 9^th

Itinerary and Information (Version 1)

Friday early p.m.—Go to bed and get lots of sleepy

Early a.m.—Wake up and eat hearty breakfast

6:00 a.m.—Call time (load buses)

6:15—Depart NCHS

9:00ish—arrive at ETHS

10:00ish—Jazz Ensemble I warm-up

10:30—Jazz Ensemble I Performance/Clinic

12:00 p.m.—Mulligan Mosaics Big Band concert

12:30ish—Jazz Ensemble II warm-up

1:00 p.m.—Jazz Ensemble II Performance/Clinic

1:30ish—hang out and listen to jazz

4:30—Phil Woods clinic

5:30—Dinner

7:00—Evening Concert

9:45—depart ETHS

12:15ish (a.m.)—arrive @ NCHS

Read this information and share with it with your parental units. This should not remain in the bottom of your bookbag!
Invite everyone you know to come witness our heart-pounding, brain-bending, ear lobe-wagging performances!
We are in need of some parent chaperones who would be able to ride the buses with us. I ordered six extra tickets for the evening concert ($15 ea.) Contact me if interested (see info below).
Parents who would like driving directions to Evanston Township High School can go to: www.eths.k12.il.us, or www.ethsjazz.com.
What to wear:

Street clothes for the bus and hanging out (nothing scummy)
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 okay but must be removed during performances. And unless your name is Sonny Rollins and you’re playing tenor under a downtown bridge after midnight, sunglasses are absolutely banned while playing jazz.)

ETHS is providing a piano, bass and guitar amps, and a drum set, so we don’t need to bring ours unless you guys would prefer that we do. Make sure you have your own patch cords.
Triple check to make sure you have everything you need—instrument, music, mutes, drum sticks, musical skills, food money, mindless bus entertainment, etc…
Bring some money for lunch and dinner. Snack foods and full lunch service will be provided in the cafeteria for most of the day. A special “Combo” meal will be featured for around $5.00 and a la carte items will be available as well. For dinner we will either be visiting Downtown Evanston eateries or going to the Old Orchard Mall.
Everyone will attend our school’s performances and the concerts/clinics that are presented as part of the festival. Remember, our goals are to have a lot of fun AND learn something valuable.
Our performances will be digitally recorded, and I can make copies for whoever would like one.
Questions? Contact me at mastermj@unit5.org.
Fun WILL be had by all.
That is all.

Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival Itinerary and Information

2008-01-23T15:02:00.000-06:00

NCHS Jazz Ensemble I

Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival

Saturday, January 26^th

Itinerary and Information

Friday early p.m.—Go to bed and get lots of sleepy

Early a.m.—Wake up and eat hearty breakfast

6:45—Rhythm section load equipment @ NCHS

7:15—Call time

7:40—Warm-up

8:00—Performance/Clinic (Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall)

8:20—Move equipment back to homeroom

8:45ish—hang out, listen to jazz

9:45ish—volunteers help out with Chiddix Jazz Band

10:40—Chiddix Jazz Band Performance (In the Student Center Main Lounge)

12:00 p.m.—Lunch

12:45—Concert with the IWU Jazz Ensemble and guest artists

1:45—Clinics with guest artists

2:20—end of our day at IWU

Read this information and share with it with the older (not old) people who feed, house, and take care of you!
Invite everyone you know to come witness our foot-tapping, face-melting, mind-blowing performance!
It would be great if there were two or three parents who wanted to assist with the equipment moves! Contact me if interested (see info below).
Arrive no later than 7:15 a.m. Since this gig is in town, you’ll need to arrange for a ride to and from the festival. Allow extra time for walking to the building once you reach campus. To find a map of the campus, go to: www.iwu.edu/aboutiwu/campus/index.html
What to wear: formal dress clothes (like last Saturday @ McLean Co. Arts Center)
You’ll need to take all of your stuff home from school on Friday and bring it with you Saturday (instrument, music, drum sticks, patch cords, musical skills, etc.).
I need a couple of volunteers to just be around and help the Chiddix Band in case we need an extra hand.
Come over and listen to the Chiddix Band and especially cheer for the soloists…they will be SO stoked!
Bring some money for lunch. Lunch will be available for students and others in the University Commons, which is located in the Student Center. Lunch tickets may be purchased individually or as a group at the Main Desk in the Center. There is a snack bar, called the Dugout, located in the same building.
No hitting on college chicks (or dudes) while you’re on campus.
You need to stay for the afternoon concert and clinics…you might just learn something! Wouldn’t that be neat?
You will be done around 2:20 p.m. If your parents are picking you up, arrange for them to meet you at the same location they dropped you off in the morning. They may not want to, but they still have to! J
Questions? Contact me at mastermj@unit5.org.
Fun WILL be had by all.
That is all.

2008 schedule

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NCHS Jazz

2008 Performance Schedule

January 19 (Saturday): McLean Co. Arts Center Jazz Festival

January 26 (Saturday): Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Festival - JE I

February 9 (Saturday): Evanston Jazz Festival - I & II

February 16 (Saturday): Western Illinois University Jazz Festival - JE I

April 5 (Saturday): Illinois State University Jazz Festival - I & II

March 14 (Friday): NCWHS Jazz Night - I & II

May 9 (Friday): Jazz Night - I & II

Pictures

2007-05-13T14:15:00.000-05:00

Here are links to 3 different sets off photos, just click on the link:

Jazz Night

Jazz Choir rehearsal & Senior pictures

Jazz Band senior pictures

There are a lot of photos in the Jazz night album but they are listed chronologically, which should help you find the group you are looking for. (I did cut down the number of photos in this album by a serious amount.)

If you need a different size print or a higher resolution photo for your scrapbook just let me know.

Enjoy.

NCHS Jazz at ISU April 13th

2007-04-09T16:18:00.000-05:00

Hello NCHS Jazz!

Below are the results from the festival. Unfortunately, text recognition software does not recognize tables, so the information does not line up. The numbers that follow each school indicate the following:

1st = score from Kevin Hart

2nd = score from Sam Fagaly

3rd = score from Tom Streeter

4th = average score

5th = ranking in class

JR. HIGH class (50pt)

North Ridge Middle School 40 40 40 40 5

Percy Julian Middle School 34 38 38 36.66667 8

Southview Middle School 33 38 37 36 9

Kingsley Jr High 44 43 42 43 4

Parkside Jr High 37 40 40 39 6

Bloomington Jr High 42 44 44 43.33333 3

Edison Middle School I 47 48 49 48 1

PaxtonlBuckleylLoda Jr High I 35 42 39 38.66667 7

Zionsville Middle School 45 46 45 45.33333 2

JR. HIGH B class (50pt)

Edison Middle School II 46 47 42 45 1

PaxtonlBuckleylLoda Jr High II 33 36 36 35 2

HS Big Bands A class (100pt)

Lisle HS 90 90 84 88 1

StocktonHS 69 73 71 71 2

HS Big Bands AA class (100pt)

East Peoria Community HS 79 75 76 76.66667 4

MattoonHS 72 75 74 73.66667 5

PeoriaHS . 82 79 83 81.33333 2

Pulaski HS I 88 85 85 86 1

EdgewoodHS 83 84 75 80.66667 3

HS Bio Bands AAA class (100pt)

Danville HS (CANCELLED)

Normal Community HS I 94 86 87 89 2

PekinHS 87 87 83 85.66667 3

Addison Trail HS I 85 85 82 84 4

NorthropHS 96 91 91 92.66667 1

HS Big Bands B class (100pt)

Normal Community HS II 77 72 74 74.33333 5

Addison Trail HS II 81 75 71 75.66667 4

Pulaski HS II 80 82 73 78.33333 2

Pulaski HS III 78 71 72 73.66667 6

PaxtonlBuckleylLoda HS II 79 77 72 76 3

Edgewood HS II 84 84 87 85 1

Combo class (50pt) 50 50 50 50

Stockton Middle School 40 38 36 38 1

Congratulations to Jazz I for getting 2nd place in class AAA and in overall score for the festival! Also congratulations to Nick Mangielardi and Sarah Harcharik for getting outstanding solosit awards! I have Jamie Abersold books to give you for your efforts. Great Job!

Jazz II, do not be discouraged. You had so much energy and really put your heart into your performance. I'm proud that we've come as far as we have this year and look forward to finishing the year with you.

Have a great week everyone!

-Mr. Berens

Unit 5 Jazz Night

2007-02-06T15:07:00.001-06:00

Photos from the concert can be viewed by clicking here.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Photos from the January 16th rehearsal

2007-01-17T15:51:00.000-06:00

Can be seen here: http://MusicMan5.smugmug.com/gallery/2346927/1/123795414

Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival

2007-01-16T11:39:00.000-06:00

Here is a link to the photos I took of Jazz Band 1.

Link

If you have photos you'd like to share just let me know. I also have photos of Chiddix's performance, just let me know if you'd like to see them and I'll email you a link.

performance calender for 2nd semester

2007-01-10T16:38:00.001-06:00

The music department calendar, found at Calendar has been updated with performance dates for the 2nd semester.

Jazz performance schedule

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(Subject to change)

IWU Jazz Festival (Jazz Band I) January 20th
NCWHS Jazz Night (Jazz Band I & II) February 9th
Evanston Jazz Festival (Jazz Band I & Combo) February 20th
WIU Rhythem Section Festival (rhythem sections only) March 24th
ISU Jazz Festival (Jazz Bands I & II) April 14th
NCHS Jazz Night (All ensembles) May 11th

Calendar info

2006-11-18T07:24:00.000-06:00

To stay up todate on when performances are and what time they are refer to the NCHS Music Department calendar on the website at:

http://www.unit5.org/nchs/music/Calendar.htm

2006-2006 NCHS Jazz II

2006-11-16T15:29:00.000-06:00

Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7am.
The first rehearsal will be next Monday, November 20th. Be there, set up and ready to play by 7am!

Alto Sax
Molly Sender**
Joe Economou

Tenor Sax
David Heermance
Mike Ready
Sam Mangialardi

Baritone Sax
Tim Cobert

Trumpet
Ben Franks**
Derrick Wessels
Scott Hamilton
Matthew Fahling
Tyler Schrad
Michael Croxton

Trombone
Chris Nobre**
Luc Chamberlain
Brandt Springer

Piano
Amanda Aukerman**

Guitar
Ben Moore

Bass
Nic Miller

Percussion
Jacob Anglen

Vocalist
Ben Laxton

** Denotes section leader

2006-2007 NCHS Jazz I

2006-11-16T15:26:00.000-06:00

Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and Thursday mornings at 7am.

The first rehearsal will be next Tuesday, November 21st. Please be there, set up and ready to play by 6:30pm!!

Alto Sax
Ben Sharples
Aaron Good

Tenor Sax
Tom Elliott**
Josh Weakly

Baritone Sax
Claire Vogel

Trumpet
Dan Groves**
Tyler Hoff
Jack Freese
Michael Matthews
Jeff Raines

Trombone
Duncan Smith** (get a valve trombone from Mr. Meadows!)
Alex Wood
Casey Grogg (Bass)
Andy Sommers

Piano
Jeremiah Hughes

Guitar
Andrew Harper

Bass
Shane Springer

Percussion
Nick Mangielardi**
Jason Gilbert

Vocalist
Sarah Harcharik

** Denotes section leader

Jazz Night pictures

2006-05-14T12:05:00.000-05:00

I have my photos redone and they have been posted for your viewing pleasure at:

http://MusicMan5.smugmug.com/gallery/1423877/17/70524200

Enjoy.

Mark

Jazz Band 2 at Inter-City Jazz Festival

2006-03-24T19:57:00.000-06:00

A few photos I took once I got there.

http://musicman5.smugmug.com/gallery/1303161/1/61347519

Enjoy.

A Night of Jazz

2006-02-09T05:53:00.000-06:00

Friday, February 24, 2006

A Night of Jazz @ the Normal Community WEST High School Auditorium

Photos can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

http://musicman5.smugmug.com/gallery/1229920/1/57617658

Jazz Band Pictures

2004-11-20T08:17:00.000-06:00

If you have pictures of the band that you would like to share here is what you need to do: go to http://www.dotphoto.com/become a member (it's free!)once you are a member upload your pictures and put them into an albumwhen the album is ready send me an email (mrcoons at bigfoot.com) that has the link to you album and I'll put it on the website. If you have any questions or problems doing this just send me an email and maybe I can get you thru it. It's pretty simple though.

If you have video to share I can handle that as well, just send me an email!

NCHS Jazz Ensemble

Updates for February

Jazz Festivals/Schedule Update

Rehearsal the week of January 16

Trivia Night Tickets

Rehearsal Plan for Tuesday Jan 10/Open House Details

Thursday Jan 5th rehearsal notes

Calendar UPDATE

Thursday Dec 15

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Week of Dec 12

Schedule and new Dates

Welcome to Jazz Ensemble 2011-2012

NCHS Jazz Night

NCHS Jazz Night 2011

video from NCWHS Jazz Night

West Jazz Night

Video from the Bradley Jazz festival

Bradley itinerary

check this out

NCHS Jazz on YouTube

NCHS Jazz Dates (updated 3/7)

IMEA All-State

Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Festival

NCHS Freshman Orientation

absences

NCHS Bands 2011 Calendar

NCHS Jazz Ensemble student handbook is now available

New course in Music being offered at the Broadview Mansion

develop your jazz skills

2010 NCHS Graduation Ceremony

Jazz Night 2010

Unit 5 MP - Music Camp Scholarships

videos from Intercity Jazz Festival

NCHS Jazz Ensemble at NCWHS Jazz Night

Sax solo! (NCHS Jazz Ensemble)

Update - 03/11/2010

Update 3/9/2010

Music Man5 Photos now offers print packages.

Jazz Update - Please Read! (updated 3/9/2010)

NCHS Jazz Ensemble at the Evanston Jazz Festival

Purdue University Jazz Festival - updated 1/22/2010

2010 Calendar of Events

Why Music Matters

NCHS Jazz Ensemble Information

Midwest Jazz Collective

NCHS Jazz collage from the last few years

Something for you Mr. M - updated 5/19/09

Jazz Night Photos!!

Summer Music Camps - updated 04/30/2009

New Gigs!!!!

Jazz Audition

Intercity Jazz Festival

Unit5 Jazz night collage

The Music

rehearsal!

announcement

March Events of interest

Bradley Jazz Festival - info for both ensembles

link to Ellington Jazz at IWU

Dear Band Parents

2009 IWU Jazz Festival

getting setup

Photos from the IWU Jazz Festival

Update!!!

NCHS Jazz Recording Library

Ellington Ensemble - Spring 2009 Calendar

Basie Ensemble - Spring 2009 Calendar

Latest News

Recommended reading & listening

Jazz Handbook

NCHS Jazz Night 05/09/2008

Rehearsal photos

HEARTLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA

ISU Jazz Festival

Unit 5 Jazz Night at NCWHS

Updated schedule for Jazz Ensemble I

IWU Jazz Festival photos

Photo Sharing

Evanston Jazz Festival Itinerary and Information (Version 1)