Jazz Bands
About the Foothill Jazz Bands
Jazz A
Jazz A is an audition based group that is designed for advanced students with experience on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, percussion, drum set, or bass. Knowledge of blues scales, all modes, and major/minor scales is required. Students will learn advanced improvisational techniques and rehearse and perform jazz music in all styles and genres. Music theory and music history are also part of the learning for Jazz A. The jazz band will perform at festivals, concerts, and community events throughout the year. Attendance at performances is a required portion of the class.
Jazz A is under the direction of Erik Nishimori.
Jazz B
Jazz B is designed for intermediate students with experience on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, percussion, drum set, or bass. Knowledge of major/minor scales is required. Students will learn intermediate improvisational techniques and rehearse and perform jazz music in all styles and genres. Music theory and music history are part of the learning in Jazz B. The Jazz band will perform at festivals, concerts, and community events throughout the year. Attendance at performances is a required portion of the class.
Jazz B is under the direction of Erik Nishimori.
Latest Jazz Band News
Sign-up Time & Weekly Wrap-up – 9/20/2019
It is the time you have been waiting for… wait for it… Sign-up Time (oh and the Weekly Update). Our Adult Volunteer Sign up links have now been posted to the website. Volunteer Sign Up InformationFamilies can now sign up for the following events: Fall Band Review,...
Weekly Wrap-up – 9/13/2019
It is time again for another Weekly Wrap-up. Hard to believe that our first Band Review is only 3 weeks away (WOW). Here is the summary of the upcoming events: Schedule Reminders for this week (9/14-9/20)Sept 14 (Tonight): Jazz A is managing Bingo. If you want to...
Weekly Wrap-up – 9/7/2019
We are sorry that the Weekly Wrap-up is late (better late than never). I was traveling last week so I couldn't get the information out. Here is the summary: Schedule Reminders For this week (9/9-9/13):Sept 10 (Tuesday) – Marching Band Rehearsal...
Weekly Wrap-Up – 8/28/2019
Three weeks are almost under our belt and guess what - its time for the performances to start! Here are some reminders for this week and next, so please take the time to review the information. Schedule Reminders For this week: Aug 29 (Thursday)Guard...
Volunteering Update – Bingo Shifts
Our sign-ups for the Bingo shifts are now posted on the website. It is important to remember that every family in every ensemble (Marching Band, Color Guard, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz A, Jazz B and Orchestra) are being asked to volunteer at...
Weekly Wrap-Up – 8/17/2019
WoW - hard to believe that the first week is over, some highlights from the week: FHS Band Boosters had their first General Meeting of the Year! Missed it this month, don’t worry there is always next month.The students have worked very hard this week, despite...
August – General Band Booster Meeting
Hope the kids are getting into the swing of things with school - hard to believe they are back in school already!!!It is also hard to believe that our FIRST General Band Booster Meeting is this Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 7:00pm-8:00pm in Room C-6. This is your...
Our New Website
Welcome to the new Foothill Music Program website. We are so excited for you to see our site and be a part of this new experience!
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