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.

2019-2020 Jazz Ensemble
​Audition Information: 

❏ Jazz Ensembles Auditions will take place Wednesday, 11/14, and Thursday, 11/15, during lunch and/or after school.

❏ The Jazz Ensemble Audition Sign-Up Sheet will be posted on the Music Office Window on Monday, 11/12.

❏All Jazz Ensemble Audition excerpts will be pulled from the NOCO Jazz Honor Band Audition Material. Print your audition part here: FRHS Jazz Audition 2019.
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❏All students auditioning for Jazz Ensemble I will need to perform an improvised blues solo (Bb or F Blues). Improvisation Backing Tracks Located Here: 

• Bb Blues for Bass
• Bb Blues for Horns
• Bb Blues for Piano, Guitar, Vibes
• F Blues for Bass
• F Blues for Horns
• F Blues for Piano, Guitar, Vibes​

❏ Audition Materials for the 2020-2021 school year will be posted October 2020.

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