Monday, October 26, 2009
Why Music Matters
From YouTube "Why Music Matters". This is a fairly short audio piece that I highly recommend listening to. Click HERE to listen to it.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
NCHS Jazz Ensemble Information
NCHS Jazz Ensemble Information
2009-10
(To view and print this online go to: http://www.unit5.org/nchs/music/Forms.htm and click on the NCHS Jazz Ensemble link.)
Joshua Masterman, Director
mastermj@unit5.org
Introduction
The NCHS Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs a diverse repertoire of music, ranging from Dixieland, swing, and bebop to Latin and fusion (rock/funk). The goals of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble are to help students develop:
• Instrumental technique
• Ensemble performance skills
• Creativity through improvisation
• Helpful knowledge of jazz theory
• Familiarity with the music’s history and great recording artists, composers, and arrangers (listening)
• Sight-reading skills, a must for any musician wishing to continue playing after high school.
Ensemble Expectations
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Have courtesy for other ensemble members.
• Be organized and responsible.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Work to develop and refine a sense of ensemble.
• Receive instruction and constructive criticism with maturity.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities such as clinics, festivals, and concerts.
• Pitch in and help out when assistance is needed.
• Represent NCHS with class and dignity whenever the band travels.
Membership / Instrumentation
The Jazz Ensemble is open to any NCHS music student who plays a standard jazz instrument (saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drum set, vibraphone, and guitar). The band will have five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, and one baritone), four or five trombones, four or five trumpets, two pianos, two basses, two drum set players, and two vocalists.
• Saxophone players are highly encouraged to learn the flute and clarinet doubles.
• Flute and clarinet players wishing to audition for the jazz ensemble must learn the saxophone double and acquire/have access to an instrument.
• Trumpet players must own the following mutes: straight, Harmon, plunger (small), cup (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
Membership / Instrumentation (continued)
• Trombones players must own the following mutes: straight, plunger (large), cup, (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
• Euphonium players are highly encouraged to learn the trombone double so that the section can play with consistent blend and intonation. NCHS owns two valve trombones for student use in jazz ensembles if a student cannot play trombone or does not have access to one.
• Pianists should be able to read notated parts as well as interpret basic chord changes with appropriate voicings. Players with a deficiency in this skill (reading chord changes) should see Mr. Masterman for help in learning jazz chord symbols and voicings. Up to two (2) pianists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Guitarists must be able to read written music notation, chord changes, and understand basic jazz chord construction and voicings (at least up to 7th and 9th chords). Up to two (2) guitarists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Bassists must be able to read music notation and will be expected to learn to walk chord changes when there is no written bass part. Although players may audition on either acoustic or electric, they are highly encouraged to learn both. Up to two (2) bassists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Drum set players may also audition on vibraphone. Up to two (2) drum set players will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble. Vibraphonists, like pianists, will need to develop the ability to read and interpret chord changes and become familiar with basic four-mallet technique.
Auditions
Jazz Ensemble auditions will be held at NCHS between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on the following evenings:
Wednesday, October 28: Saxophones and Vocalists
Thursday, October 29: Trumpets and Trombones
Tuesday, November 3: Rhythm Section
Audition time slots will be posted in the band hallway soon. Sign up for the earliest available time that fits with your activity schedule.
Audition requirements for instrumentalists are as follows:
• Play excerpts from the required selection (For Gil by Tom Matta).
• Play a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues. A play-along accompaniment recording (piano, bass, and drums) will be provided for this part of the audition.
• Sight-reading
Audition requirements for vocalists are as follows:
• Sing “A Foggy Day” (memorized).
• Scat a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues
• A CD accompaniment will be provided upon request for use in preparing for the audition.
Drum set players should be prepared to demonstrate a knowledge of swing (medium and up-tempo), jazz waltz, latin (bossa, samba, etc.), funk-rock, and a slow ballad style (with brushes). The improvised solo will consist of “trading fours” with an imaginary soloist: four bars of “time” (swing) alternating with four bars of drum solo. Drum set players should also be prepared to sight-read a chart and set up figures written in the chart with short, improvised fills.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the organization. Please see the director if you have schedule issues/questions; there may be a way for you to participate in multiple activities. Vocalists’ rehearsal schedules will be determined by the director.
Performances
The Jazz Ensemble usually performs once or twice a month at venues ranging from various school and community events to high school/college jazz festivals and clinics.
NCHS also hosts “Jazz Night” in May each year. A tentative performance schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization.
Activity Fees
The Jazz Ensemble activity fee is $25.00 and is due at the first rehearsal (make checks payable to “NCHS Bands”). This fee helps defray the cost of music, festivals, and equipment for the jazz program. The fee must be paid before the student is allowed to perform with the band.
NCHS Jazz Blog: http://nchsjazz.blogspot.com/
The NCHS Jazz Blog is the place to go for up-to-date information concerning all aspects of the Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsal schedules, festival itineraries, and pictures from events can all be found there.
Contract
After reading this information, please sign the form on the back page and turn it in at your audition.
STUDENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand the policies and expectations contained within.
Student Name Date
PARENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand all of the policies and expectations contained within. My student has my permission to audition and participate in the NCHS Jazz Ensemble.
Parent Name Date
2009-10
(To view and print this online go to: http://www.unit5.org/nchs/music/Forms.htm and click on the NCHS Jazz Ensemble link.)
Joshua Masterman, Director
mastermj@unit5.org
Introduction
The NCHS Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs a diverse repertoire of music, ranging from Dixieland, swing, and bebop to Latin and fusion (rock/funk). The goals of the NCHS Jazz Ensemble are to help students develop:
• Instrumental technique
• Ensemble performance skills
• Creativity through improvisation
• Helpful knowledge of jazz theory
• Familiarity with the music’s history and great recording artists, composers, and arrangers (listening)
• Sight-reading skills, a must for any musician wishing to continue playing after high school.
Ensemble Expectations
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Have courtesy for other ensemble members.
• Be organized and responsible.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Work to develop and refine a sense of ensemble.
• Receive instruction and constructive criticism with maturity.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities such as clinics, festivals, and concerts.
• Pitch in and help out when assistance is needed.
• Represent NCHS with class and dignity whenever the band travels.
Membership / Instrumentation
The Jazz Ensemble is open to any NCHS music student who plays a standard jazz instrument (saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drum set, vibraphone, and guitar). The band will have five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, and one baritone), four or five trombones, four or five trumpets, two pianos, two basses, two drum set players, and two vocalists.
• Saxophone players are highly encouraged to learn the flute and clarinet doubles.
• Flute and clarinet players wishing to audition for the jazz ensemble must learn the saxophone double and acquire/have access to an instrument.
• Trumpet players must own the following mutes: straight, Harmon, plunger (small), cup (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
Membership / Instrumentation (continued)
• Trombones players must own the following mutes: straight, plunger (large), cup, (hat mutes will be provided by the school)
• Euphonium players are highly encouraged to learn the trombone double so that the section can play with consistent blend and intonation. NCHS owns two valve trombones for student use in jazz ensembles if a student cannot play trombone or does not have access to one.
• Pianists should be able to read notated parts as well as interpret basic chord changes with appropriate voicings. Players with a deficiency in this skill (reading chord changes) should see Mr. Masterman for help in learning jazz chord symbols and voicings. Up to two (2) pianists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Guitarists must be able to read written music notation, chord changes, and understand basic jazz chord construction and voicings (at least up to 7th and 9th chords). Up to two (2) guitarists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Bassists must be able to read music notation and will be expected to learn to walk chord changes when there is no written bass part. Although players may audition on either acoustic or electric, they are highly encouraged to learn both. Up to two (2) bassists will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble.
• Drum set players may also audition on vibraphone. Up to two (2) drum set players will be accepted for the Jazz Ensemble. Vibraphonists, like pianists, will need to develop the ability to read and interpret chord changes and become familiar with basic four-mallet technique.
Auditions
Jazz Ensemble auditions will be held at NCHS between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on the following evenings:
Wednesday, October 28: Saxophones and Vocalists
Thursday, October 29: Trumpets and Trombones
Tuesday, November 3: Rhythm Section
Audition time slots will be posted in the band hallway soon. Sign up for the earliest available time that fits with your activity schedule.
Audition requirements for instrumentalists are as follows:
• Play excerpts from the required selection (For Gil by Tom Matta).
• Play a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues. A play-along accompaniment recording (piano, bass, and drums) will be provided for this part of the audition.
• Sight-reading
Audition requirements for vocalists are as follows:
• Sing “A Foggy Day” (memorized).
• Scat a two-chorus improvised solo over F blues
• A CD accompaniment will be provided upon request for use in preparing for the audition.
Drum set players should be prepared to demonstrate a knowledge of swing (medium and up-tempo), jazz waltz, latin (bossa, samba, etc.), funk-rock, and a slow ballad style (with brushes). The improvised solo will consist of “trading fours” with an imaginary soloist: four bars of “time” (swing) alternating with four bars of drum solo. Drum set players should also be prepared to sight-read a chart and set up figures written in the chart with short, improvised fills.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the organization. Please see the director if you have schedule issues/questions; there may be a way for you to participate in multiple activities. Vocalists’ rehearsal schedules will be determined by the director.
Performances
The Jazz Ensemble usually performs once or twice a month at venues ranging from various school and community events to high school/college jazz festivals and clinics.
NCHS also hosts “Jazz Night” in May each year. A tentative performance schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.
Performance attendance is mandatory. An absence from a Jazz Ensemble performance can result in dismissal from the organization.
Activity Fees
The Jazz Ensemble activity fee is $25.00 and is due at the first rehearsal (make checks payable to “NCHS Bands”). This fee helps defray the cost of music, festivals, and equipment for the jazz program. The fee must be paid before the student is allowed to perform with the band.
NCHS Jazz Blog: http://nchsjazz.blogspot.com/
The NCHS Jazz Blog is the place to go for up-to-date information concerning all aspects of the Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsal schedules, festival itineraries, and pictures from events can all be found there.
Contract
After reading this information, please sign the form on the back page and turn it in at your audition.
STUDENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand the policies and expectations contained within.
Student Name Date
PARENTS:
I have read the 2009-10 NCHS Jazz Ensemble information packet, and I understand all of the policies and expectations contained within. My student has my permission to audition and participate in the NCHS Jazz Ensemble.
Parent Name Date
Monday, July 13, 2009
Midwest Jazz Collective
July 7, 2009 Press Release Contact: Alison Hatcher
Midwest Jazz Collective
At McLean County Arts Center
McLean County Arts Center presents a jazz clinic and performance by the Midwest Jazz Collective on Friday, July 17.
Midwest Jazz Collective features Adam Larson on saxophone, Gabe Medd on trumpet, Adam Kromelow on piano, Sam Selinger on bass, and Bryan Carter on drums.
The free jazz clinic with Midwest Jazz Collective will be on Friday, July 17, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for Grades 6 through 12. Please register in advance by phone, 309.829.0011 or email tony@mcac.org.
The performance, which marks the release of Midwest Jazz Collective’s new cd, divine accident, will be on Friday, July 17, at 7pm. Tickets are $5/MCAC members and students and $10/general.
Midwest Jazz Collective’s jazz clinic and performance are generously sponsored by Carl’s Pro Band, Anonymous, The Doran Family, The Thoma Insurance Group, Bruce & Jeannie Breitweiser, Ralph Clark, and Jim & Carol O’Donnell.
McLean County Arts Center is located at 601 N. East Street in downtown Bloomington. MCAC hours are Tuesday, 10am – 7pm; Wednesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, and Saturday, Noon – 4pm. For more information, please call 309/829-0011 or visit www.mcac.org.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Something for you Mr. M - updated 5/19/09
From the Seniors!
For more photos click HERE.
To view the video of "Count Bubbas Revenge" click here.
To view the video of "Ain't my Fault" click here.
To view the video of "The Dance of Denial" click here.
To view the video of "Almost like being in love" click here.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Jazz Night Photos!!
At last I have all the Jazz Night photos uploaded!! There are quite a few, so it make take awhile to browse them. Click here to go to the album.
All the performances were great! A big well done to all everyone, students and parents!!!
Enjoy!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Summer Music Camps - updated 04/30/2009
Summer Music Camps – 2009
Music for All Summer Symposium (held on the campus of ISU)
June 22-27
http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Symposium/reg_download.aspx
Northern Illinois University Summer Jazz Camp
July 19-24
http://www.niu.edu/extprograms/Summer/JazzCamp.shtml
Illinois State University Junior High Summer Band Camp
July 12-18
http://www.bands.ilstu.edu/events/junior-high-camp.shtml
Eastern Illinois University Summer Band Camp
http://www.eiu.edu/~music/camps_band.php
Western Illinois University Music Camps
(various dates)
www.wiu.edu/musiccamps
Smith-Walbridge Clinics
(various dates)
http://www.swclinics.com/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(various dates)
http://www.bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
http://www.birchcreek.org/
Midwest Young Artists
http://www.mya.org/
Interlochen Center for the Arts
http://www.interlochen.org/
Music for All Summer Symposium (held on the campus of ISU)
June 22-27
http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Symposium/reg_download.aspx
Northern Illinois University Summer Jazz Camp
July 19-24
http://www.niu.edu/extprograms/Summer/JazzCamp.shtml
Illinois State University Junior High Summer Band Camp
July 12-18
http://www.bands.ilstu.edu/events/junior-high-camp.shtml
Eastern Illinois University Summer Band Camp
http://www.eiu.edu/~music/camps_band.php
Western Illinois University Music Camps
(various dates)
www.wiu.edu/musiccamps
Smith-Walbridge Clinics
(various dates)
http://www.swclinics.com/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(various dates)
http://www.bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
http://www.birchcreek.org/
Midwest Young Artists
http://www.mya.org/
Interlochen Center for the Arts
http://www.interlochen.org/
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
New Gigs!!!!
NEW GIGS!!!
Illinois School Administration Manager Conference
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Special Performance
Thursday, May 14
5:30 p.m. (call time – 4:45 p.m., done around 6:00)
Parke Hotel
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Unit 5 2009 5th Grade Full Band Concert
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Featured Group
Tuesday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. (call time – 6:15 p.m., done around 7:45)
Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan University
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Please email Mr. Masterman ASAP if you cannot attend these performances so he can find subs.
Thanks,
JM
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Illinois School Administration Manager Conference
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Special Performance
Thursday, May 14
5:30 p.m. (call time – 4:45 p.m., done around 6:00)
Parke Hotel
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Unit 5 2009 5th Grade Full Band Concert
NCHS Ellington Ensemble – Featured Group
Tuesday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. (call time – 6:15 p.m., done around 7:45)
Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan University
Dress: Formal (shirts, ties, etc.)
Please email Mr. Masterman ASAP if you cannot attend these performances so he can find subs.
Thanks,
JM
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Jazz Audition
Jazz audition music is available for next fall. Students who are interested in auditioning for the IMEA District jazz ensembles, the All State jazz ensembles (for juniors and seniors), and/or the NCHS jazz program next year should pick up a copy of the music outside the band room.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Monday, March 16, 2009
Intercity Jazz Festival
NCHS Basie Jazz Ensemble
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:00-6:15 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
6:30 – Warm-up
7:00 – PERFORMANCE
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties (If you don’t have a suit, a shirt and tie with dress pants is fine.)
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Moon Dance
• That Warm Feeling
• Must Be the Blues
• Second Line
• A Night In Tunisia
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Plan on sticking around and hearing all the other bands from the twin cities: Bloomington, Normal West, U High, Central Catholic, and NCHS Elllington. Each band is only playing a twenty-minute set, so the concert should end around 9:00 p.m.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
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NCHS Ellington Jazz Ensemble
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:45-7:00 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
7:00 – Concert begins
8:15 – Approximate warm-up time
8:35 – PERFORMANCE (approximate time)
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Filthy McNasty
• Big John’s Special
• Li’l Darlin’
• In A Mellow Tone
• North Shore Morning
• The Dance of Denial
• City
• Sight-reading tune???
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Once again, we will be playing last. Be prepared to sight-read a tune on the gig.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:00-6:15 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
6:30 – Warm-up
7:00 – PERFORMANCE
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties (If you don’t have a suit, a shirt and tie with dress pants is fine.)
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Moon Dance
• That Warm Feeling
• Must Be the Blues
• Second Line
• A Night In Tunisia
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Plan on sticking around and hearing all the other bands from the twin cities: Bloomington, Normal West, U High, Central Catholic, and NCHS Elllington. Each band is only playing a twenty-minute set, so the concert should end around 9:00 p.m.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
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NCHS Ellington Jazz Ensemble
Intercity Jazz Festival
Bloomington High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Schedule
6:45-7:00 – CALL TIME (arrive at BHS)
7:00 – Concert begins
8:15 – Approximate warm-up time
8:35 – PERFORMANCE (approximate time)
What to wear:
• Boys – suits and ties
• Girls – something dressy and appropriate
Set List: (program to be selected from)
• Filthy McNasty
• Big John’s Special
• Li’l Darlin’
• In A Mellow Tone
• North Shore Morning
• The Dance of Denial
• City
• Sight-reading tune???
FYI:
Our homeroom will be in the cafeteria. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Invite everyone you know to come hear us perform! Once again, we will be playing last. Be prepared to sight-read a tune on the gig.
This information is also posted on www.nchsjazz.blogspot.com.
FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Unit5 Jazz night collage
©Mark R Coons – Music Man5 Photos
To see all of the photos from NCWHS Jazz Night held on 3/13 click here. Photos should be in the same order the bands played in.
The Music
©Mark R Coons – Music Man5 Photos
To see all of the photos from NCWHS Jazz Night held on 3/13 click here. Photos should be in the same order the bands played in.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
announcement
NCHS Jazz Ensembles –
Here’s the plan for Tuesday night: The Basie Jazz Ensemble will rehearse at 6:00 p.m. The Ellington Jazz Ensemble should come for the Adam Larson Quartet performance and clinic, which begins at 7:30. We will all be done around 9:00 p.m.
Everyone should come check out both NCHS Jazz Ensembles on Friday, March 13 at the Normal West Jazz Night! Admission is $3.00 and the concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Fun will be had by all.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Here’s the plan for Tuesday night: The Basie Jazz Ensemble will rehearse at 6:00 p.m. The Ellington Jazz Ensemble should come for the Adam Larson Quartet performance and clinic, which begins at 7:30. We will all be done around 9:00 p.m.
Everyone should come check out both NCHS Jazz Ensembles on Friday, March 13 at the Normal West Jazz Night! Admission is $3.00 and the concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Fun will be had by all.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Friday, February 27, 2009
March Events of interest
Adam Larson Quartet
Clinic/Performance
Tuesday, March 10
NCHS Band Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.*
(During Basie’s regular rehearsal time)
Adam’s bringing his small group from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC, to perform and talk about improvising and starting/rehearsing small groups. This event is being sponsored by the NCHS Band Parents.
Normal West Jazz Night
Friday, March 13
Normal Community West High School
6:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
This event is on your original jazz calendar.
Twin City Jazz Concert
Tuesday, March 17
Bloomington High School
7:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
A concert that will feature jazz ensembles from West, Bloomington, and U-High. Will be laid back and a lot of fun.
* Ellington will have regular rehearsal (6 to 7:30 p.m.) on March 10 to prepare for the two upcoming gigs (West and Bloomington).
Clinic/Performance
Tuesday, March 10
NCHS Band Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.*
(During Basie’s regular rehearsal time)
Adam’s bringing his small group from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC, to perform and talk about improvising and starting/rehearsing small groups. This event is being sponsored by the NCHS Band Parents.
Normal West Jazz Night
Friday, March 13
Normal Community West High School
6:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
This event is on your original jazz calendar.
Twin City Jazz Concert
Tuesday, March 17
Bloomington High School
7:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
A concert that will feature jazz ensembles from West, Bloomington, and U-High. Will be laid back and a lot of fun.
* Ellington will have regular rehearsal (6 to 7:30 p.m.) on March 10 to prepare for the two upcoming gigs (West and Bloomington).
Friday, February 20, 2009
Bradley Jazz Festival - info for both ensembles
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.
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.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
link to Ellington Jazz at IWU
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.
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.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Dear Band Parents
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
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
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
2009 IWU Jazz Festival
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!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
getting setup
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
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!
Normal West is the first band in the album and NCHS starts on page six.
Enjoy!
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