ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
The Elk River Jazz Ensembles have a tradition of great musicians and performances for many years. This has propelled them to earn Superior Ratings at the annual MSHSL Jazz Contest consistently, perform around the state of Minnesota and just this last year earn 1st place at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival . The Jazz bands regularly are involved performances outside the school day as far away as San Diego, New Orleans, New York and Chicago and universities in the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas They are the home band for our annual swing dances that have attracted 1000s over the past 8 years. Expand your idea of music in the jazz ensemble. There's a place for everyone here.
Important dates:
September 4th - Jazz Audition Materials available.
September 24th - Jazz Auditions begin - WW - Monday, Brass - Tuesday, Rhythm Section - Wednesday. Before, during and after school.
October 1st - Grand Jazz Band - Everyone meets at 6:30 am - don't be late.
November 15th - Black Elk Jazz Ensemble performs at the annual Veterans Day Concert
December - Visit Middle School and play some tunes.
December 17th - Jazz and Percussion Night 7 pm - Zabee Theater
February 4th - Midwinter Concert
March 1st - ERHS SWING DANCE
March 19th - Jazz Contest
April 25th - Evening of the Arts
April 26th-28th - Eau Claire Jazz Festival
Requirements for Jazz Musicians:
Suggestions for all Jazz Students:
Important dates:
September 4th - Jazz Audition Materials available.
September 24th - Jazz Auditions begin - WW - Monday, Brass - Tuesday, Rhythm Section - Wednesday. Before, during and after school.
October 1st - Grand Jazz Band - Everyone meets at 6:30 am - don't be late.
November 15th - Black Elk Jazz Ensemble performs at the annual Veterans Day Concert
December - Visit Middle School and play some tunes.
December 17th - Jazz and Percussion Night 7 pm - Zabee Theater
February 4th - Midwinter Concert
March 1st - ERHS SWING DANCE
March 19th - Jazz Contest
April 25th - Evening of the Arts
April 26th-28th - Eau Claire Jazz Festival
Requirements for Jazz Musicians:
- Jazz Musicians must be enrolled in band during the school day or making an effort to become enrolled in band to participate in the jazz program.
- All students must have the Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble by Dean Sorenson - available through the band office
- Brass players must have all the appropriate mutes: Straight, Cup, Harmon, plunger
- Saxophonists should purchase a jazz mouthpiece and use Vandoren Jazz Reeds
Suggestions for all Jazz Students:
- Purchase the Jamey Aebersold Volume 1: How to play Jazz and Improvise
- Improvise everyday!
- Take some lessons.
- Record yourself and critique it.
- Find professionals that play your instrument and listen to them and then try to emulate them.
MBDA 9-10 ALL STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
| erhs_jazz_info_sheet_16-17.pdf |
HOW TO GET IN THE JAZZ BAND
1. SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION TIME
2. FILL OUT THE JAZZ STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
3. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS AND SONGSHEET
4. PRACTICE FOR YOUR AUDITION WITH THE RECORDING
5. SHOW UP FOR AUDITION
1. SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION TIME
2. FILL OUT THE JAZZ STUDENT INFORMATION FORM
3. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS AND SONGSHEET
4. PRACTICE FOR YOUR AUDITION WITH THE RECORDING
5. SHOW UP FOR AUDITION
Auditions Time Sign Up CLICK HERE
Jazz Student Information Form - CLICK HERE
AUDITION MUSIC IN FILES BELOW
Link to recording: CLICK HERE
Jazz Student Information Form - CLICK HERE
AUDITION MUSIC IN FILES BELOW
Link to recording: CLICK HERE
Everyone download this file:
| erhs_jazz_audition_instructions.pdf |
Download this file and find your parts to print:
| jazz_audition_packet_2018.pdf |
2018 MUSIC
Blues For Thara - Dave Mills
M Bistro - Dean Sorenson
Happy - John Ellis arranged by Jamey Simmons
Big Time - Gregory Yasinitsky
Blueberry Jam - Rick Stitzel
Birk's Works - John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie arranged by Mark Taylor
Blue Train - John Coltrane arranged by Michael Sweeney
M Bistro - Dean Sorenson
Happy - John Ellis arranged by Jamey Simmons
Big Time - Gregory Yasinitsky
Blueberry Jam - Rick Stitzel
Birk's Works - John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie arranged by Mark Taylor
Blue Train - John Coltrane arranged by Michael Sweeney
SIGN UP FOR REMIND: TEXT @blackelk or @redelk to 81010
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JAZZ TOUR 2018 - EAU CLAIRE, WI
Friday April 26th to Sunday April 28th, the Elk River Jazz Ensembles will be going to the Eau Claire Jazz Festival. We will meet at 2:30 pm to depart for Eau Claire, WI. We will be taking a coach bus to the University of Wisconsin, EC arriving sometime around 5 pm. Please bring snacks along, as we will not be stopping. Movies are sometimes an option on the bus; bring something appropriate if you wish.
6. Breakfast at the hotel is provided. There is a pool and hot tub which we have the opportunity
to take advantage of on Saturday morning. Check the schedule to be given for the rest of the times.
7. Remember you are on a school sponsored trip and your behavior is expected to be exemplary.
8. If your jazz fee is not paid, you must pay it in order to be able to go. I have a list.
9. You can contact me by email while we are on this trip at john.rosner@isd728.org
10. Do not bring a large suitcase. You may however bring blankets and a pillow for the bus.
Return this signed permission by Friday 4/1/2018 along with the $TBD check to Elk River Band Boosters.
- You must bring dress clothes for the performance however; you can wear casual clothes otherwise. Dress comfortably for the bus ride.
- You are responsible for bringing your instrument. No instruments other than a piano shall be provided. Do not be the one that forgets music, instrument parts, mutes, oil, reeds, etc.
- The performances will happen on Saturday Time TBD with a 30-minute warm up prior to the performance.
- We will also be doing a sight reading session in the Black Elk Jazz Ensemble.
- Bring money for 1 lunch and 2 dinners and possibly an evening snack. I suggest $45 to cover it.
- We will be staying at the Country Inn and Suites in Eau Claire.
6. Breakfast at the hotel is provided. There is a pool and hot tub which we have the opportunity
to take advantage of on Saturday morning. Check the schedule to be given for the rest of the times.
7. Remember you are on a school sponsored trip and your behavior is expected to be exemplary.
8. If your jazz fee is not paid, you must pay it in order to be able to go. I have a list.
9. You can contact me by email while we are on this trip at john.rosner@isd728.org
10. Do not bring a large suitcase. You may however bring blankets and a pillow for the bus.
Return this signed permission by Friday 4/1/2018 along with the $TBD check to Elk River Band Boosters.