CSJazz Band

• Ages 14 – 20
• 25 Sundays, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m., MB 155
• September 13 - May 2; no rehearsals November 8, December 13 - January 10, March 7, and April 4. Rehearsal on Feb. 7 is from 1 - 3 p.m.
• The last rehearsal in fall is Dec. 6; rehearsals resume in spring on Jan. 17
• Admission is by audition only.
• Concerts:  November 1, February 28, and May 2, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.

Become a player in a top regional jazz big band! Play the classics by Ellington, Basie, and others, as well as tunes written by 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. The band is full for the 2009-2010 season.

Auditions for the 2010-2011 CSJazz Band – May 29: Bring a prepared piece, either a transcription or from the school jazz folder and be prepared to sight-read and improvise. May 29 from 12 noon – 2 p.m. Call (815) 753-1450 for details and a timeslot.

Director: Donnie Norton
Fee: $216 (year)

All Music Ensembles

String and Orchestra Ensembles

• CSA Symphonette
• CSA Sinfonia

Choral Ensemble

• CSA Children's Choir

Other Ensembles

• CSA Brass Ensemble
• CSA Guitar Ensemble