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Jazz Bands
Jazz Ensemble 2009-2010
Fall Jazz A Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays - 6:30-7:25 am
Sectionals are optional for Jazz A in the first trimester. Lead players however are highly encouraged to hold sectionals as much as once a week. Sectionals will be mandatory starting second trimester.
Grading
Jazz is a PASS or FAIL class. There is no middle ground. Here are the following grading guidelines:
2 Missed Rehearsals (for any reason) = FAIL
3 Tardies (for any reason) = FAIL
1 Missed Performance (for any reason) = FAIL
Family emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis. Because we do not get to rehearse every day, every rehearsal is very important.
Do not sign up for Jazz Band if you know you are going to be missing rehearsals or performances for other school activities such as drama or sports.
HOMEWORK IS NOT AN EXCUSE TO MISS REHEARSALS!!!
Withholding Band as a Punishment
We as directors fully support your disciplinary decisions as parents/guardians. However, due to the collective group effort that makes our jazz ensemble, we ask you to not use our program as a punishment. Not allowing your student to participate in rehearsals or performances is not only a punishment for them, but for the entire jazz ensemble.
Fees
All performing groups at MCHS are self sustaining. The fee for Jazz A this year will be $185.00. This fee pays for:
Jazz Music
Festival Fees
Transportation
Jazz Coaching
Replace Jazz Equipment
Jazz Folders
Fee Due Dates
1st Payment - $100.00 due by WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30
2nd Payment - $85.00 due by MONDAY JANUARY 25
Concert Attire:
Guys: A dark colored suit (does not have to be black) with a long tie, dress shoes (not marching band shoes) socks that match your suit and shoes (no white socks or ankle socks!!!) a long sleeve and collared dress shirt, and a belt.
Gals: A long sleeve blouse and dark colored slacks or a long skirt with dress shoes, a business suit or a long dress. No spaghetti straps; no skirts that are above the knee!
Parent Involvement
We need parent help in the following areas:
Parent Liaison to the MCBB Board
Parent Chaperones for Festival and Performances
Parent help for House of Blues Benefit Concert
Parent help for the Jazz Café Night (December 4)
Parent help for concerts (concessions, program, etc.)
If you can help in any of these areas please contact Mr. Lapré at jlapre@powayusd.com.
Email Contact
You may email the following email address to receive updates and changes for the Jazz Program throughout the year. All students are required to be on this email list for updates.
mchsjazz@yahoo.com