CSJazz Band

• Ages 14 – 20
• 25 sessions, Sundays, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m., MB 155
• September 14 - May 3; no rehearsals November 9, December 14 - January 11, March 1, and April 12. Rehearsals on October 5 and February 1 are from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Concerts:  November 2, February 22, and May 3, 7:30 p.m., Boutell Concert Hall.

Become a player in a top regional jazz big band! Play the classics by Ellington, Basie, and others, as well as original music written by director Doug Stone and other new composers. Players should have at least minimal proficiency in tone production, sight-reading, improvisation, and should understand different styles used in jazz music. The band is composed of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and vocalist. Admission is by audition only. The band is full for the 2008-2009 season.

Auditions for the 2009-2010 CSJazz Band – May 30: Bring a prepared piece, either a transcription or from the school jazz folder and be prepared to sight-read and improvise. May 30 from 12 noon – 2 p.m. Call (815) 753-1450 for details and a timeslot.

Director: Doug Stone
Fee: $215 (annual)

All Music Ensembles

String and Orchestra Ensembles

• String Sprites
• CSA Symphonette
• CSA Sinfonia

Choral Ensemble

• CSA Children's Choir

Other Ensembles

• CSA Samba School 
• CSA Guitar Ensemble