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

This course further develops jazz skills through performing intermediate and advanced-level literature. The curriculum is divided into the following categories: composition, jazz history, improvisational theory, and jazz styles/specific instrumental skills. Students achieve performance skills incorporating the historically oral and aural tradition of jazz music. Additional rehearsals and performances are scheduled 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.