King George Middle School Bands

The Jazz Ensemble course is designed for 8th Grade students who are already enrolled in Symphonic Band.  Students will perform literature from a variety of styles including Swing, Bebop, Bossa Nova, Funk, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, and Blues.  Students will perform a minimum of three concerts per school year to include the District XV State Jazz Assessment. These performances are graded and held outside of the regular school day. Some rehearsals are also held outside of the regular school day. Students will also be engaged in ear training, rhythmic dictation, music history, music theory, and improvisation throughout the course.