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PREREQUISITE: Teacher Approval UC/CSU: Subject F
This course is open to select wind and percussion students by audition. This group will study advanced improvisation techniques and a wide variety of jazz styles ranging from swing, bebop, progressive, Latin, and funk/rock. After school rehearsals and performances are required. Students are highly encouraged to take marching band or wind ensemble with this class. Combo playing experience is encouraged. Occasional after-school, and weekend performances are mandatory.
COURSE: JAZZ B
COURSE CODE: NJP2 PREREQUISITE: Audition
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11,12 UC/CSU: Subject F
This course is open to select wind and percussion students by audition. This group will study advanced improvisation techniques and a wide variety of jazz styles ranging from swing, bebop, progressive, Latin, and funk/rock. Students are expected to take marching band or wind ensemble in conjunction with this course. Occasional after-school performances and weekend performances are mandatory.
COURSE: STUDIO JAZZ COURSE CODE: NJPJ PREREQUISITE: Audition only AGOURA ONLY
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 UC/CSU: Subject F
This course is open to select wind & rhythm section students by audition. The group will study advanced combo playing techniques, arranging for small groups, & a wide variety of jazz styles ranging from swing, bebop, progressive, Latin, & funk/rock. After school rehearsals & performances are mandatory. Students are encouraged to take wind ensemble or choir with this class.
Combo experience is required. For students who are interested in applying to: (1) an academic university with a music audition, (2) a university with an art supplement application, or (3) a conservatory to major in music, it is highly recommended to also take a classical course that deals with music fundamentals taught in Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Choir.
COURSE: JAZZ WORKSHOP COURSE CODE: NJP4 PREREQUISITE: Audition only CALABASAS ONLY
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11,12 UC/CSU: Subject F
This class consists of the Jazz ‘Gold’ Band and the Jazz ‘Workshop’ Band and is open to any student. It is strongly recommended to schedule an audition prior to registering for the class. Designed for both students of any age with limited experience, and students coming from a middle school jazz program. Groundwork for musical growth is laid with units on Solo Transcription and study, Jazz History, and Jazz Style.
COURSE: ORCHESTRA I SEMESTER/YEAR COURSE: 5 /10credits COURSE CODE: NOA1 GRADES: 9, 10, 11,12