Jazz Ensemble News & Announcments
August 2020 - Jazz Camp Success, Inaugural JEN Chapter Information, & Back To School (Finally!)
Jazz Camp was a HUGE success during the last week of July. A big thank you goes to Garrett Faccone, Jose Fabio Rojas, Stephen Justice & Steve Picataggio for all of their help and information given during their masterclasses, which were presented "live" from their homes in various parts of the country. Over the course of the week, all of the students in attendance received a wealth of Jazz knowledge, which they will be able to apply throughout the upcoming school year. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!!!
The Inaugural Pace High School Jazz Education Network (JEN) Chapter is being founded for this upcoming school year. Students in attendance for the end of Jazz Camp were given information on this exciting opportunity. The JEN Chapter includes opportunities for students in the Band and Choir program to be not only inaugural JEN Chapter members, but to be inaugural JEN Officers as well!
Additionally, students do not need to be currently enrolled in a Jazz Ensemble class in order to become an inaugural JEN Chapter member!
If you were not present at Jazz Camp to receive this info, please visit the Jazz Ensembles & Combo page on this website. There is a link to the JEN Chapter handout & application, including due dates for prospective Officer candidacy & membership acceptance!
Members of Jazz Ensemble I have a virtual meeting on Wednesday August 5th, and Wednesday August 12th. Information on this was emailed out to the members of JE1.
Members of Jazz Ensemble II do not have any scheduled events until the start of the school year.
We have a lot of new and exciting events planned for the entire Jazz program this upcoming school year, and we are excited to be able to play Jazz together again!!!
Jazz Camp was a HUGE success during the last week of July. A big thank you goes to Garrett Faccone, Jose Fabio Rojas, Stephen Justice & Steve Picataggio for all of their help and information given during their masterclasses, which were presented "live" from their homes in various parts of the country. Over the course of the week, all of the students in attendance received a wealth of Jazz knowledge, which they will be able to apply throughout the upcoming school year. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!!!
The Inaugural Pace High School Jazz Education Network (JEN) Chapter is being founded for this upcoming school year. Students in attendance for the end of Jazz Camp were given information on this exciting opportunity. The JEN Chapter includes opportunities for students in the Band and Choir program to be not only inaugural JEN Chapter members, but to be inaugural JEN Officers as well!
Additionally, students do not need to be currently enrolled in a Jazz Ensemble class in order to become an inaugural JEN Chapter member!
If you were not present at Jazz Camp to receive this info, please visit the Jazz Ensembles & Combo page on this website. There is a link to the JEN Chapter handout & application, including due dates for prospective Officer candidacy & membership acceptance!
Members of Jazz Ensemble I have a virtual meeting on Wednesday August 5th, and Wednesday August 12th. Information on this was emailed out to the members of JE1.
Members of Jazz Ensemble II do not have any scheduled events until the start of the school year.
We have a lot of new and exciting events planned for the entire Jazz program this upcoming school year, and we are excited to be able to play Jazz together again!!!
July 2020 - Jazz Camp, Jazz Education Network Chapter Founding News & Jazz at Lincoln Center's Summer Jazz Academy
Thank you to all band members who auditioned for the Jazz ensemble class! Jazz Ensemble Rosters are found on the home page. All Jazz Ensemble class members are expected to attend our first Jazz event of the school year- Jazz Camp!
Jazz Camp is taking place July 27-31 from 2-4p each day in the band room. These events are for ANY member of the band program (winds, percussion, or guard) with an interest in Jazz music! Students will learn all about Jazz music, and will have "live" masterclasses with professional Jazz musicians from all over the country!
Attendees of Jazz Camp will be given the opportunity to learn about becoming founding members of the Pace High School Jazz Education Network (JEN) Chapter, as well as Student members of Jazz Pensacola! The Pace High School JEN Chapter is a brand new Jazz-specific organization for students, similar to Tri-M, which encourages Jazz outreach in the community.
For more information, including the bios of our guest clinicians, please see HERE!
In addition, everyone is encouraged to sign up for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Summer Jazz Academy: Here's a brief description of their event:
"Summer Jazz Academy is a free, interactive, 2-week virtual program designed and instructed by members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, as well as some of the world’s most renowned Jazz artists, including drummer Jeff Hamilton, pianist Eric Reed, and bassist Rodney Whitaker. Participants will attend virtual classes in all aspects of Jazz pedagogy and advanced Jazz performance. Jazz enthusiasts, musicians, and students of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Deepen your Jazz knowledge, develop your skills, and strengthen your performance while building a community of peers" (Jazz at Lincoln Center, 2020).
The Summer Jazz Academy runs from July 20th thru August 1st. Attendees are welcome to attend as many class offerings as they choose. Registration is FREE, and is required to participate.
More information on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Summer Jazz Academy, including the daily class schedule and descriptions of their masterclasses, can be found here: https://jazzatlincolncenter.squarespace.com/sja
Thank you to all band members who auditioned for the Jazz ensemble class! Jazz Ensemble Rosters are found on the home page. All Jazz Ensemble class members are expected to attend our first Jazz event of the school year- Jazz Camp!
Jazz Camp is taking place July 27-31 from 2-4p each day in the band room. These events are for ANY member of the band program (winds, percussion, or guard) with an interest in Jazz music! Students will learn all about Jazz music, and will have "live" masterclasses with professional Jazz musicians from all over the country!
Attendees of Jazz Camp will be given the opportunity to learn about becoming founding members of the Pace High School Jazz Education Network (JEN) Chapter, as well as Student members of Jazz Pensacola! The Pace High School JEN Chapter is a brand new Jazz-specific organization for students, similar to Tri-M, which encourages Jazz outreach in the community.
For more information, including the bios of our guest clinicians, please see HERE!
In addition, everyone is encouraged to sign up for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Summer Jazz Academy: Here's a brief description of their event:
"Summer Jazz Academy is a free, interactive, 2-week virtual program designed and instructed by members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, as well as some of the world’s most renowned Jazz artists, including drummer Jeff Hamilton, pianist Eric Reed, and bassist Rodney Whitaker. Participants will attend virtual classes in all aspects of Jazz pedagogy and advanced Jazz performance. Jazz enthusiasts, musicians, and students of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Deepen your Jazz knowledge, develop your skills, and strengthen your performance while building a community of peers" (Jazz at Lincoln Center, 2020).
The Summer Jazz Academy runs from July 20th thru August 1st. Attendees are welcome to attend as many class offerings as they choose. Registration is FREE, and is required to participate.
More information on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Summer Jazz Academy, including the daily class schedule and descriptions of their masterclasses, can be found here: https://jazzatlincolncenter.squarespace.com/sja
June 2020 - New Member Auditions & Jazz Camp Week
For all NEW students, or returning Pace students who did not complete a Flipgrid audition in May and now wish to audition for Jazz, we will be having Jazz auditions on Friday July 10th from 2-4pm.
*Percussion will complete their audition at the beginning of their 6-8p rehearsal.
Note: When students have completed their audition, they are then free to leave, and do not need to stay the entire audition timeslot.
Specific Jazz audition requirements can be found HERE, as well as in the New Students video series, linked on our New Students page.
New for the 2020-21 school year, students who are placed into a Jazz ensemble class will need to attend Jazz Camp, a week-long Jazz focused preparation for the upcoming school year, including "live" masterclasses and in-depth training from Jazz musicians located all across the country.
Students who are not enrolled in the Jazz ensemble class, but wish to learn about Jazz, are also welcomed and encouraged to attend Jazz Camp!
Jazz Camp is scheduled to take place on July 27-31 from 2p-4p each day in the band room.
For all NEW students, or returning Pace students who did not complete a Flipgrid audition in May and now wish to audition for Jazz, we will be having Jazz auditions on Friday July 10th from 2-4pm.
*Percussion will complete their audition at the beginning of their 6-8p rehearsal.
Note: When students have completed their audition, they are then free to leave, and do not need to stay the entire audition timeslot.
Specific Jazz audition requirements can be found HERE, as well as in the New Students video series, linked on our New Students page.
New for the 2020-21 school year, students who are placed into a Jazz ensemble class will need to attend Jazz Camp, a week-long Jazz focused preparation for the upcoming school year, including "live" masterclasses and in-depth training from Jazz musicians located all across the country.
Students who are not enrolled in the Jazz ensemble class, but wish to learn about Jazz, are also welcomed and encouraged to attend Jazz Camp!
Jazz Camp is scheduled to take place on July 27-31 from 2p-4p each day in the band room.
Videos of WHY to Join Jazz Band!!!
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May 2020 - Jazz Audition Information for 2020-21!!!
For all current Pace Band members, the audition process for Jazz Ensemble placement will take place
entirely on Flipgrid during the month of May, regardless if the student was in Jazz last year or not.
The Flipgrid code is pacejazzaudition
Your Student ID is the same used for other Flipgrids (ex:TPT###)
Please log onto the Jazz Auditions Flipgrid for more information.
The audition deadline for current Pace Band members is Friday May 22nd!
For all current Pace Band members, the audition process for Jazz Ensemble placement will take place
entirely on Flipgrid during the month of May, regardless if the student was in Jazz last year or not.
The Flipgrid code is pacejazzaudition
Your Student ID is the same used for other Flipgrids (ex:TPT###)
Please log onto the Jazz Auditions Flipgrid for more information.
The audition deadline for current Pace Band members is Friday May 22nd!
Congratulations to The 2020 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Recipient- Sam Shaner |
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April 2020 - Jazz Appreciation Month!
Do you find yourself bored at home? Want something exciting to do/watch that's Jazz related? You're in luck! April is Jazz Appreciation Month!
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), regarded as one of the best Jazz Ensembles in the world, has put together a FREE daily, educational Jazz series. They are live streaming concerts, jam sessions, one-on-one talks, and more every single day! Some of these include the opportunity to interact with some of the best Jazz musicians in the world, LIVE in real time!
Check out the links below for more information!
jazzatlincolncenter.squarespace.com
nafme.org/my-classroom/jazz-appreciation-month/
Do you find yourself bored at home? Want something exciting to do/watch that's Jazz related? You're in luck! April is Jazz Appreciation Month!
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), regarded as one of the best Jazz Ensembles in the world, has put together a FREE daily, educational Jazz series. They are live streaming concerts, jam sessions, one-on-one talks, and more every single day! Some of these include the opportunity to interact with some of the best Jazz musicians in the world, LIVE in real time!
Check out the links below for more information!
jazzatlincolncenter.squarespace.com
nafme.org/my-classroom/jazz-appreciation-month/
February 2020 - Jazz MPA Month
Jazz Ensemble I is preparing for the Florida Bandmasters Association's Jazz Music Performance Assessment (Jazz MPA). This is a required performance and assessment of Jazz Ensemble I, and students around the state of Florida prepare for this every year.
Jazz MPA is being held at Pensacola State College's Ashmore Auditorium on February 21st, 2020.
16 Middle School and High School Jazz Ensembles from throughout the District will be attending.
Jazz Ensemble I performs at 5:15pm, and the assessment/performance is free to attend! Please come out and support the students!
Upcoming After School Rehearsals:
Thursday February 6: 3:30-4:30p RHYTHM SECTION Only
Thursday February 13: 3:45-4:45p FULL Rehearsal
Thursday February 20: 3:30-5:00p FULL Rehearsal
(Friday February 21 is Jazz MPA)
All of these dates and times are also found on the CHARMS calendar.
Congratulations to Jazz Ensemble I on earning 2nd place at Best of the West 2020 Jazz Competition!!!
Jazz Ensemble I is preparing for the Florida Bandmasters Association's Jazz Music Performance Assessment (Jazz MPA). This is a required performance and assessment of Jazz Ensemble I, and students around the state of Florida prepare for this every year.
Jazz MPA is being held at Pensacola State College's Ashmore Auditorium on February 21st, 2020.
16 Middle School and High School Jazz Ensembles from throughout the District will be attending.
Jazz Ensemble I performs at 5:15pm, and the assessment/performance is free to attend! Please come out and support the students!
Upcoming After School Rehearsals:
Thursday February 6: 3:30-4:30p RHYTHM SECTION Only
Thursday February 13: 3:45-4:45p FULL Rehearsal
Thursday February 20: 3:30-5:00p FULL Rehearsal
(Friday February 21 is Jazz MPA)
All of these dates and times are also found on the CHARMS calendar.
Congratulations to Jazz Ensemble I on earning 2nd place at Best of the West 2020 Jazz Competition!!!
January 2020 - Exciting and Busy Month!
Please remember that Winter Break Flipgrid assignments are due by January 4, 2020!!!
Jazz Ensemble I will be having 3 recording sessions for entry into the Essentially Ellington national Jazz competition. Students in this ensemble have been preparing this music since August, and this is the culmination of 5 months of hard work!!!
All recording sessions will be at Pace Assembly of God - "The Loft" (Student Life Building).
These recording sessions are MANDATORY for all members of Jazz Ensemble I.
The dates/times are:
Monday January 6: 5p-8p
Monday January 13: 5p-8p
Monday January 20: 5p-8p
Any students with conflicts need to email the director ASAP at pacehsbands@gmail.com
Additionally, Jazz Ensemble I will be competing at the 1st Best of the West Jazz Competition at Harborwalk Village, in Destin, FL. This event is on Saturday, January 18, 2020. All members need to find their own transportation to the event, and need to meet in Destin by 1pm.
Pace Jazz Ensemble I performs at 2:20pm, and the full schedule for all 8 Jazz Ensembles can be found HERE. Please come out and support the Jazz students in their first ever competition against bands from all over the panhandle!!!
Upcoming After School Rehearsals:
Tuesday January 14: 3:30-5:00p FULL Rehearsal
Thursday January 16: 3:30-4:30p FULL Rehearsal
(Saturday January 18 is Best of the West Jazz Competition)
Thursday January 23: 3:30-4:30p BRASS Only
Thursday January 30: 3:30-4:30p WOODWINDS Only
Thursday February 6: 3:30-4:30p RHYTHM SECTION Only
Thursday February 13: 3:45-4:45p FULL Rehearsal
Thursday February 20: 3:30-5:00p FULL Rehearsal
(Friday February 21 is Jazz MPA)
All of these dates and times are also found on the CHARMS calendar.
Please remember that Winter Break Flipgrid assignments are due by January 4, 2020!!!
Jazz Ensemble I will be having 3 recording sessions for entry into the Essentially Ellington national Jazz competition. Students in this ensemble have been preparing this music since August, and this is the culmination of 5 months of hard work!!!
All recording sessions will be at Pace Assembly of God - "The Loft" (Student Life Building).
These recording sessions are MANDATORY for all members of Jazz Ensemble I.
The dates/times are:
Monday January 6: 5p-8p
Monday January 13: 5p-8p
Monday January 20: 5p-8p
Any students with conflicts need to email the director ASAP at pacehsbands@gmail.com
Additionally, Jazz Ensemble I will be competing at the 1st Best of the West Jazz Competition at Harborwalk Village, in Destin, FL. This event is on Saturday, January 18, 2020. All members need to find their own transportation to the event, and need to meet in Destin by 1pm.
Pace Jazz Ensemble I performs at 2:20pm, and the full schedule for all 8 Jazz Ensembles can be found HERE. Please come out and support the Jazz students in their first ever competition against bands from all over the panhandle!!!
Upcoming After School Rehearsals:
Tuesday January 14: 3:30-5:00p FULL Rehearsal
Thursday January 16: 3:30-4:30p FULL Rehearsal
(Saturday January 18 is Best of the West Jazz Competition)
Thursday January 23: 3:30-4:30p BRASS Only
Thursday January 30: 3:30-4:30p WOODWINDS Only
Thursday February 6: 3:30-4:30p RHYTHM SECTION Only
Thursday February 13: 3:45-4:45p FULL Rehearsal
Thursday February 20: 3:30-5:00p FULL Rehearsal
(Friday February 21 is Jazz MPA)
All of these dates and times are also found on the CHARMS calendar.
