Took place this week. All students should have submitted their concert recording of All of Me (Concert Band), or Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Wind Ensemble).
This week, all students will make their concert recording for Stompin’ at the Savoy. Below is a link that students can use to practice for their recording:
https://play.upbeatmusicapp.com/perform/record?id=5F712E49734C4C5C
Swing music was, literally, made to be danced to. So, as part of our unit, students learn social dances from the period. Putting the rhythm in their feet, and feeling the “swing” of the beat, helps their ability to interpret the music.
This year we are learning a line dance called the “Shim Sham” which was popular in the Harlem Swing venues of the 1930’s (most notably the Savoy Ballroom). As of Friday, the students have learned the entire dance!
For students that are interested, there will be an opportunity to earn extra credit points by participating in our virtual Upbeat performance of the Shim Sham. More info will be shared in class this week.
A reminder to please have your student print out a copy of Stompin’ at the Savoy Leadsheet and Chord Outlines. If you need a printed copy, let Ms. Kluga know and she will provide one.
Is looking like it will be released after our February break. Date TBA.
Thank you to our awesome upper-classmen for leading these valuable sessions!
Monday 2/8: Jazz Band Tenor/Bari Sax with James, Jazz Band Trumpets with Michael and Trevor
Tuesday 2/9: Jazz Band Alto Saxes with Swaroop, Jazz Band Trombones with Colin
Our rehearsal this week will be Thursday 2/11 from 2-3pm in person, in the auditorium. Good job arriving by 1:50 this week. Please remember your paperwork. For students who are more comfortable rehearsing from home, please join us via Zoom.
HOMEWORK: This is our final rehearsal before our virtual concert recording. Be ready to record Sing, Sing, Sing using UpBeat later this week. Use A-ccompany to guide your practice. Attend your sectional (see above).