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Jazz

The Senior High Jazz groups are directed by Steven Conant.  Auditions are held in the spring.

Jazz Ensemble - Build a repertoire of 10 tunes, some  Ellington and some others. Emphasis on creativity through improvisation, solid rehearsal techniques and team work.  This ensemble will start off in sectional rehearsals and quickly move to ensemble.  We will explore/rehearse and learn music of grade 3.5.  All styles of jazz will be examined.

Jazz Lab Band - Build a repertoire of 6-8 tunes, with an emphasis on improvisation, rehearsal technique and team work.  This band will start in sectional rehearsals and develop into full ensemble rehearsal.  We will explore/rehearse and learn music of grade 2.5-3.5.  All styles of jazz will be examined.


The Norwood High School Jazz Ensemble Accomplishments:

2008- Gold medal at the IAJE Southeast Districts

2007- Gold medal at the IAJE Southeast Districts
2007- Outstanding Band at UNH Clark Terry Jazz Festival
2007- 2nd Place at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival
2007- Gold Medal at IAJE State Finals

UNH Clark Terry Jazz Festival, Outstanding Jazz Ensemble Award 1976-1993
MA Assoc. of Jazz Educators SE MA District Champs, gold medal winners 1976-1994, 2004, 2007
1st place at the All-American Music festival, Orlando Fla 1990
Musicfest USA 1989, 2nd place in National Championships
Musicfest USA 1988, National Champions
Selected to perform at Canadian National Jazz festival Finals 1986

      

 

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Coakley Middle School Jazz Band- directed by Craig Chisholm

Auditions are held in the fall.

They were awarded "Outstanding Band" status at the UNH Jazz Festival 2006 & 2004.
The Middle School Jazz Band won a Gold Medal at the IAJE Southeast districts in Stoughton, MA.