This course is cancelled for the 20-21 school year due to the health guidelines posted by Santa Clara County on June 30th, 2020.

This course is designed for traditional jazz instrumentation of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm section (Drum set, hand percussion, bass guitar, piano/keyboards), and focuses on beginning jazz theory, history, and improvisation. In addition to learning rehearsal and improvisational techniques, students are exposed to various jazz styles and the art of improvisation through extensive listening to historical performances. Performances may be required at the discretion of the director. This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Additional Expectations: Participation in approximately 10 performances throughout the year. Private lessons are strongly encouraged.