Jazz Band Syllabus
Nighthawk Jazz Band Syllabus
Mr. Ebert, Director of Bands at FFHS, Fine Arts Department Chairman
School phone: 252-449-7000, ext. – 2463
Overview
Students will perform a variety of styles of jazz ranging from ragtime to big band to contemporary. They will learn how to improvise and perform as soloists within a group. The history and basic structure of jazz will also be studied and discussed. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of composers, styles and terminology and will be expected to have a working familiarity with everything we cover. Members are expected to practice on a regular basis (in this instance, once a month does not constitute a regular basis). Good practice habits include a minimum of 3-5 nights a week, 30-40 minutes per session. They are also expected to attend all after school rehearsals and performances. The jazz band will perform at school functions, concerts and around the community.
Classroom Rules
1) Treat others the way you want to be treated.
2) Work hard and employ a positive attitude.
3) Be prepared. Always.
4) Maintain your equipment meticulously. If you don’t, it will develop the nasty habit of letting you down when you need it most.
5) Clean up after yourself.
Materials
1) Instrument (or sticks & mallets)
2) At least 2 pencils (no pens, please)
3) All of their music
4) Extra reeds (woodwinds only, naturally)
5) Valve oil (brass only)
6) Extra patch cords, strings and pics (for electric instruments only, of course)
7) A medium sized binder; 1” – 2” in thickness with loose leaf paper
Concert and Performance Dress Code
All members are expected to wear the following: black shoes and socks, black dress pants, white tux shirt (no ruffles), black vest and royal blue bowtie. If you’re not sure where to obtain some of these items, please talk to Mr. Ebert right away.
Grades
Grades will be earned according to effort, preparedness, participation and progress. Each performance is worth 100 points and every after school rehearsal is worth 50 points; each classroom rehearsal is worth 20. Any assigned homework (aside from practicing) will have a value equal to the amount of work involved. Students will lose points for, among other things: not being prepared, excessive absences or tardiness, poor effort, etc. Students can earn extra credit by recording (in their binders) how much time they practice at home during the week, having a parent/guardian sign the paper and turning it in to me. Other extra credit may be available on occasion. Lastly, if a student is going to miss, or misses, a rehearsal or performance, please call and bring a note from your parents explaining the situation. If the absence is excused, make-up work will be assigned. Otherwise, it will count as an unexcused absence and the student will be given a zero for that assignment.
*** All performances are mandatory. Exceptions will only be made in case of emergency. Forgetting to get time off work or to find a ride are not emergencies. Serious illness, accident, death etc. are examples of acceptable excuses. If one of these should occur, please let me know as soon as possible. I can be reached at the school between 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday and at home or on my cell phone beyond then.***
Finally, I will keep you up to date as best I can regarding any changes there may be throughout the year. If you have any questions regarding class, performances or anything else, please let me know as soon as possible.
Welcome to Jazz Band!
Mr. Ebert
Mr. Ebert, Director of Bands at FFHS, Fine Arts Department Chairman
School phone: 252-449-7000, ext. – 2463
Overview
Students will perform a variety of styles of jazz ranging from ragtime to big band to contemporary. They will learn how to improvise and perform as soloists within a group. The history and basic structure of jazz will also be studied and discussed. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of composers, styles and terminology and will be expected to have a working familiarity with everything we cover. Members are expected to practice on a regular basis (in this instance, once a month does not constitute a regular basis). Good practice habits include a minimum of 3-5 nights a week, 30-40 minutes per session. They are also expected to attend all after school rehearsals and performances. The jazz band will perform at school functions, concerts and around the community.
Classroom Rules
1) Treat others the way you want to be treated.
2) Work hard and employ a positive attitude.
3) Be prepared. Always.
4) Maintain your equipment meticulously. If you don’t, it will develop the nasty habit of letting you down when you need it most.
5) Clean up after yourself.
Materials
1) Instrument (or sticks & mallets)
2) At least 2 pencils (no pens, please)
3) All of their music
4) Extra reeds (woodwinds only, naturally)
5) Valve oil (brass only)
6) Extra patch cords, strings and pics (for electric instruments only, of course)
7) A medium sized binder; 1” – 2” in thickness with loose leaf paper
Concert and Performance Dress Code
All members are expected to wear the following: black shoes and socks, black dress pants, white tux shirt (no ruffles), black vest and royal blue bowtie. If you’re not sure where to obtain some of these items, please talk to Mr. Ebert right away.
Grades
Grades will be earned according to effort, preparedness, participation and progress. Each performance is worth 100 points and every after school rehearsal is worth 50 points; each classroom rehearsal is worth 20. Any assigned homework (aside from practicing) will have a value equal to the amount of work involved. Students will lose points for, among other things: not being prepared, excessive absences or tardiness, poor effort, etc. Students can earn extra credit by recording (in their binders) how much time they practice at home during the week, having a parent/guardian sign the paper and turning it in to me. Other extra credit may be available on occasion. Lastly, if a student is going to miss, or misses, a rehearsal or performance, please call and bring a note from your parents explaining the situation. If the absence is excused, make-up work will be assigned. Otherwise, it will count as an unexcused absence and the student will be given a zero for that assignment.
*** All performances are mandatory. Exceptions will only be made in case of emergency. Forgetting to get time off work or to find a ride are not emergencies. Serious illness, accident, death etc. are examples of acceptable excuses. If one of these should occur, please let me know as soon as possible. I can be reached at the school between 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday and at home or on my cell phone beyond then.***
Finally, I will keep you up to date as best I can regarding any changes there may be throughout the year. If you have any questions regarding class, performances or anything else, please let me know as soon as possible.
Welcome to Jazz Band!
Mr. Ebert
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