Honors Jazz Ensemble

Honors Jazz Ensemble is a performance-based ensemble that seeks to develop comprehensive musicianship in the context of the jazz genre. There is an emphasis on music reading, instrument technique, and ensemble skills required for successful participation in a jazz band in high school and beyond. Honors Jazz members perform an annual Christmas concert and spring concert. The Honors Jazz Ensemble also participates in the ACSI Fine Arts Festival in March. Honor’s Jazz members are selected from the high school band.

Prerequisite

Audition and previous band experience

Special Purchases

Concert attire: men - tuxedo, approximately $145; ladies - dress, approximately $65 (Students can use attire from Wind Ensemble.) Recommended: listening, concert attendance to high level performances

Homework Estimate

Approximately 30 minutes per day, depending on the dedication and skill level of the musician

Mandatory before-school or after-school participation

Christmas Concert, ACSI Fine Arts Festival, and Spring Concert

Insider Information

Music is one of the few activities that we know of that people will do in heaven as well as on earth. It is not surprising that God would make this inherently worshipful activity unequalled in its benefits for the human brain. It should be understood, however, that those benefits will never be as pronounced or as easily attainable beyond the school years. Few, if any, would ever regret acquiring the skill of music. Unfortunately, many will regret for years to come missing the window of opportunity that is provided to your musicians. Now is the time for students to sow the seeds of musicianship that will allow them to reap blessings for years to come.