Congratulations to Josh French for making All-State jazz and Hunter Gregory for making alternate!
2009-2010
YukonHigh School Jazz 1
Woodwinds
Janey Illgen(11)
James Woodward(9)
Brittany Mullens(12)
Bethany Mullens (12)
Brittany Long (11)
Matt Cavener (11)
Trombones
Josh French (11)
Caleb Kindrick (10)
Grady Blevins (10)
Blake Steijskal (9)
Hunter Gregory (11)
Trumpets
Jacob Major (12)
Matt Ward (11)
Chris Deskin (11)
Brenna Young (9)
Morgan Rogers (9)
Rhythm Section
Chris Poteet (10)
Jake Dickerson (9)
Alex Purdy (11)
Seti Zepeda (12)
Rocky Lance (9)
Brett Hawk (9)
2009 STATE CONTEST
1 1 1 Sweepstakes with accent!
Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra playing Groove Merchant
2009-10 Course Description
Jazz Ensemble School Phone: 354-6692 (ext 2790)
Planning Period: 8:45 am 9:30 am
Instructor: Clint Brown E-mail: clint.brown@yukonps.com
Time available for help: after school
Course Description
This course is for the serious musician intent upon advancing his/her talent in instrumental music. Self-discipline, poise, self-confidence, positive attitude, and cooperation with others are qualities that are nurtured in this class. Performance is stressed. All types of pop music are studied: ballad, rock, swing, time, and improvisation. Students are selected from the High School Band and must remain enrolled in band and audition is required.
Course Goals and Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will:
Be able to perform level-appropriate music on their instrument
Be able to identify different styles of jazz music (swing, latin, rock)
Have a basic knowledge of chord structure
Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of improvisation
Understand and practice appropriate audience and performer behaviors through performance and listening at contests and concerts.
Course Outline
NINE WEEKS 1
Focus is on developing range and appropriate style
Fundamentals of tone production and balance are constantly stressed
Basic theory ( scales, chord structure) is introduced
Improvisation on blues and minor scales is introduced
All-State jazz music is introduced for individual achievement
Grades are based on participation, playing tests, and written tests
Pass skills Standard 1:4,6,7 Standard 2:1 Standard 3:all
NINE WEEKS 2
Continue to develop range and style
Begin focusing on performance material for concerts
Fundamentals of tone, balance and intonation continued to be stressed.
More advanced theory concepts are introduced ( modes, sequences)
Improvisation on blues and minor scales is continued
Individual achievement through participation in All-State auditions
Grades based on participation and playing tests
Pass skills Standard 1: all Standard 2:2 Standard 3:all Satndard 4:all
NINE WEEKS 3
Continue to develop style and range
Prepare selected music for contests
Fundamentals of tone, balance, and intonation continue to be stressed
Perform at contests and /or festivals
Continue to work on improvisation
Review theory concepts as related to melody and harmony
Grades based on participation and playing tests
Pass skills: all
NINE WEEKS 4
Continue to rehearse contest music
Continue to develop range and style
Fundamentals of tone, intonation, and balance are constantly stressed
Review theory concepts
Perform at contests, festivals, and concerts
Grades based on participation and playing tests
Pass skills: all
Supplies:
Instrument
#2 pencils
Classroom Rules/ Policies
1. Be in your seat with your horn and music when the bell rings
2. Dont disrupt the rehearsal by talking or disruptive behavior
3. Dont leave rehearsal without permission from the instructor
Discipline Procedures
See handbook
Grading System
Class participation/ playoffs 20%
Theory Quizzes 10%
Concert/ Contest participation 50%
Nine Weeks Tests 20%
2008 State Contest
7th hour..... 1 2 2 (one point away!)
6th hour ......1 1 1 (2nd in 5a, Sweepstakes with Accent)
SWOSU
6th hour ......1 1 1
TCU
6th hour ......1 1 1 (2nd in 5a)
2008 State Contest Videos
Congratulations to 7th hour for making straight superior ratings and placing 1st in their class at the Tulsa Edison Jazz Contest! Great job!
Congratulations to 6th hour for making straight Superior ratings and a runner-up finish at the TCU Jazz Festival. We heard some great bands and I think we did Oklahoma proud! Lets keep working and have an even better performance at State.
Check it!
Congrats to Jazz I for making straight 1's at SWOSU!
2007-08 Contest Results
SWOSU 1 1 1
TCU 1 1 1 (2nd out of 10 in 5a)
Rehearsal video of Milonga Loca!
Special thanks to Stephanie Hasper for her help getting our rehearsal video onto DVD!
Variety Stomp at 2007 OMEA
2006-07 Contest Results
Verdigris........ I I
SWOSU ........... I I I
North Texas ..... didn't give ratings!
State ........... I I I (runner-up)
This band was an OMEA Honor Group
Video of Minuano from 2006 State Contest
Video of Children's Hour of Dream from 2006 State Contest
2005-06 Contest Results:
SWOSU
7th hr........... 1 1 1(great job!)
6th hr.............1 1 1 (you too!)
Mustang
6th hr....1 1 1 (outstanding in 5A)
OSU
7th hr..........1 1 2
6th hr ....... 1 1 1
Wichita Jazz Festival
6th hour .........1 1 1
State Contest (Ok Christian Univ.)
7th hr............ 1 1 1 (3rd in the state!)
6th hr............ 1 1 1 (2nd in the state!)
JAZZ 1 2004-05 CONTEST RESULTS:
Verdigris ................ 1 1 1
Weatherford .............. 1 1 1
Tonkawa .................. 1 1 1 (Outstanding in 5a)
State .................... 1 1 1 (Outstanding in 5a)
Chicago .... 1 1 1 (outstanding in class and overall)
