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FRHS Jazz Ensembles INFORMATION

"Invest yourself in everything you do. There’s fun in being serious." ~ John Coltrane

Important Information About
​The FRHS Jazz Program:

❏ Jazz Ensemble 1 is an audition only ensemble that meets as a “9th Period” class after school (primarily Tuesdays & Thursdays) from 4:15-5:45p.

❏ Jazz Ensemble 2 is open to all students and will meet as “9th Period” after school class (primarily Mondays & Wednesdays) from 4:15-5:45p. 

❏ Both ensembles use standard instrumentation: 5 saxes; 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, piano, vibes, guitar, bass, and drums.

❏ Jazz ensembles
 start after the conclusion of the Marching Band Season, usually in the second week of November.

❏ Sectional rehearsals, held outside of class time, are required for both ensembles.

​❏ For a list of jazz resources, please visit the FRHS Bands "Resource" page.
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2020-2021 Jazz Ensemble
​Audition Information: 

❏ Jazz Ensembles Auditions take place the week of 10/12
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❏All Jazz Ensemble Audition excerpts will be pulled from the NOCO Jazz Honor Band Audition Material. Print your audition part here: 
FRHS Jazz Audition 2020
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❏All students auditioning for Jazz Ensemble I will need to perform an improvised blues solo (Bb or F Blues). 

Local Jam Sessions:

Live at the Lyric:  Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm and Sunday afternoons 11:00am-1:00pm

Ace Gillet's Lounge Jam Sessions: Tuesdays and Sundays 4:00-6:00pm

Location:

Fossil Ridge Band Boosters
​PO Box 271033
Fort Collins, CO 80527
​​Have a question about the FRHS Bands? 
​PLEASE CHECK the Band Website, the Online Google Calendar, the weekly Fanfare! e-mail newsletter, and/or the Band Handbook BEFORE contacting the Music Office. 99% of all questions can be answered with the information provided on our website!

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  • About
    • Celebrations!
    • Band Staff
  • Calendar
  • Communication
  • Ensembles
    • Concert Bands Audition Info
    • Jazz Ensembles Info
    • Percussion Info
    • Color Guard
  • New Members
  • Current Members
    • Resources
    • Private Lessons
    • Honor Bands
    • Leadership Team
    • Uniform Care
    • Instrument Rental
    • Copyright Info
    • Hearing Protection
  • Boosters
    • Board Contact Info
    • Fair Share and Payments
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Boosters Documents
  • Fundraising
    • Sponsorship
    • Fundraising Events
    • Grocery Card Program Fundraiser