NIU Community School of the Arts - CSJazz Band

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CSJAZZ BAND

  • Ages 14 - 20
  • 14 Sundays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Room 155, Music Building
  • Schedule:  Jan. 20 - May 5, no rehearsals on Feb. 17, Mar. 31.  Note:  rehearsals resume in spring on Jan. 20, not Jan. 27 as originally scheduled.
  • Note: Rehearsal on Feb. 3 (Super Bowl Sunday) is from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • Admission is by audition only
  • Concerts: Feb. 10, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall
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    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.

Auditions for the 2013-2014 CSJazz Band - May 13: Auditions for next year’s group are on Monday, May 13, beginning at 4 p.m. Call (815) 753-1450 for an audition time. Bring a prepared piece, either a transcription or from the school jazz folder and be prepared to sight-read and improvise.

Here's a flyer to view and print with information about the auditions.

Director: Chris Johnson
Fee: $123 (spring semester)