Jazz Auditions
Audition packets are available on the Members page. The SHS jazz audition will include the ILMEA commissioned chart and an excerpt from the Snidero Jazz Conception etude. Note that there are two recordings of Billie's Bounce to practice improvisation - the one marked "no piano" is for piano and guitar players only.
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About the SHS Jazz Bands
Schaumburg High School offers 2 extracurricular big bands and a combo as part of its jazz curriculum.
The Jazz Lab Band, directed by Mr. Graffeo, rehearses after-school and performs at least 2 area jazz festivals and our annual Jazz 'n Joe Coffeehouse. The Jazz Lab Band is open by audition to students interested in playing jazz, regardless of if they have played in a jazz band previously. The Jazz Lab Band focuses on elements of jazz style, history, and improvisation through performance.
The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mr. Inendino, rehearses in the evenings and performs at a variety of festivals and other events throughout the year. The Jazz Ensemble is the top big band at SHS.
The SHS Jazz Combos are made up of a small group of students with an intense interest in jazz improvisation. Directed by Rob Nordli, these groups performs at jazz festivals and several other venues throughout the school year.
The Jazz Lab Band, directed by Mr. Graffeo, rehearses after-school and performs at least 2 area jazz festivals and our annual Jazz 'n Joe Coffeehouse. The Jazz Lab Band is open by audition to students interested in playing jazz, regardless of if they have played in a jazz band previously. The Jazz Lab Band focuses on elements of jazz style, history, and improvisation through performance.
The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mr. Inendino, rehearses in the evenings and performs at a variety of festivals and other events throughout the year. The Jazz Ensemble is the top big band at SHS.
The SHS Jazz Combos are made up of a small group of students with an intense interest in jazz improvisation. Directed by Rob Nordli, these groups performs at jazz festivals and several other venues throughout the school year.
SHS 2020 Summer Jazz Camp
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Schaumburg High School is offering all students of any jazz experience or grade level to participate in a free online jazz camp conducted over Zoom.
Administered by trombone section leader Rix Barlow, saxophone section leader Shane Andres, and drum major Alan Medina, students with an interest in jazz learn about bebop articulation, style and the blues with a focus on improvisation and expression.
Beginning on the first week of sectionals, students meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm for three weeks before band camp in preparation for the academic school year.
Students from all grades with prior experience or an interest with jazz are encouraged to participate for an insightful and educational opportunity to learn, despite the circumstances.
For more information, check out the Members page to participate and have access to the Zoom meetings.
Administered by trombone section leader Rix Barlow, saxophone section leader Shane Andres, and drum major Alan Medina, students with an interest in jazz learn about bebop articulation, style and the blues with a focus on improvisation and expression.
Beginning on the first week of sectionals, students meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm for three weeks before band camp in preparation for the academic school year.
Students from all grades with prior experience or an interest with jazz are encouraged to participate for an insightful and educational opportunity to learn, despite the circumstances.
For more information, check out the Members page to participate and have access to the Zoom meetings.