Jazz News

Jazz News

Congratulations to our Cavitt Jazz Band!  We earned a Superior rating at the Gold Country Jazz Festival on April 14th, 2018 at Ponderosa High School!  Additionally, Jenn W. (trumpet) and Spencer L. (alto sax) earned individual awards for their solos.....way to go!
Jazz Band Rehearsals:
Mondays @ 1:30-2:30pm
Thursdays @ 7:00-8:30pm
 
Rehearsals will start on Monday, September 9th
Jazz Band at Cavitt Junior High is an option that is open to all Concert Band students who are interested and available to attend the twice weekly afternoon/evening rehearsals.  
 
Jazz Band includes the following instrumentation:
 
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Bari Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Rhythm Section: Drum set, Piano, Bass Guitar & Electric Guitar
 
There may be additional spots available for vibraphone, flute & clarinet
 
***PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to participate in Jazz Band this year, you need to commit to attending EVERY rehearsal.  If you cannot attend BOTH weekly sessions, you may not participate in Jazz Band.  You may not have any more than THREE Jazz Band rehearsal absences per trimester.