Jazz Band consists of students in concert or advanced band who show an interest in the study of jazz music. The basics of Jazz music (history, improvisation, theory, literature) is taught throughout this course. Selection is based on auditions that take place at the end of each year. Students in Jazz Band will participate in school, civic, county, and district festivals and performances. Jazz students are required to attend numerous performances throughout the year.
News Flash!
The GEMS PTSA is very happy to have us perform for the ArtsFest in a couple weeks. The following are important changes concerning the March 29th performance:
We will be taking a bus to Goldsboro Elementary for the March 29th performance. The bus will leave promptly at 5:25pm. Please make sure students are at SMS no later than 5:00pm to receive their uniform and load the buses. The performance will take place from 6-7pm. The event will take place from 6-7:30pm. Students are welcome to refreshments and to walk around and view the ArtsFest after the performance.
Parents: Please pick your child up before 7:30pm from Goldsboro Elementary School. Please come to the main part of the school. The school is located down the street from SMS off 18th street. If you are staying for the performance, please park in the front of the school. The back of the school will be for equipment drop off only.
We will still need help getting our equipment to and from the event. If you have signed up to help move equipment, please meet us at SMS at 5:00pm in the back of the band room.
Thank you for amazing, musical children!