Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is Fremd’s premiere jazz band and is open to band students currently enrolled in the Fremd Band program (with the exception of piano, bass, or guitar if needed). Membership is restricted to a specific instrumentation as determined by Mr. Moore. Auditions occur September 2017 with placement into the ensemble being based on student experience and performance level. The band rehearses twice a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:00-5:00 pm) October through February. Students performing in the Jazz Ensemble are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance unless approved by Mr. Moore. Failure to be at rehearsals or performances will result in the student being removed from the Jazz Ensemble. Students are expected to spend adequate time preparing and practicing individual parts prior to rehearsals. Each student is required to perform at the following events: “Northshore Jazz Festival” at Glenbrook South HS, “Jazz in the Meadows” Festival at Rolling Meadows High School, and the February “Jazz and Java” Concert. Advanced jazz musicians will also have the opportunity to perform in the Jazz Combo per audition and student jazz improvisation level. The Jazz Ensemble is directed by Mr. Moore, Jazz Combo by Mr. Teichert.
Jazz Lab Band
The Jazz Lab Band is Fremd’s less experienced jazz band and is open to band students currently enrolled in the Fremd Band program (with the exception of piano, bass, or guitar if needed). Membership is based on student experience and ability, as well as instrumentation as decided by the band directors. The band rehearses twice a week – Mondays and Wednesdays (3:00-5:00 pm) October through February. Students performing in the Jazz Lab Band are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance unless approved by the director. Failure to be at rehearsals or performances will result in the student being removed from the Jazz Lab Band. Students are expected to spend adequate time preparing and practicing individual parts prior to rehearsals. Each student is required to perform at the following events: “Northshore Jazz Festival” at Glenbrook South HS, “Jazz in the Meadows” Festival at Rolling Meadows High School, and the February “Jazz and Java” Concert. The Jazz Lab Band is directed by Mr. Teichert.
The Jazz Ensemble is Fremd’s premiere jazz band and is open to band students currently enrolled in the Fremd Band program (with the exception of piano, bass, or guitar if needed). Membership is restricted to a specific instrumentation as determined by Mr. Moore. Auditions occur September 2017 with placement into the ensemble being based on student experience and performance level. The band rehearses twice a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:00-5:00 pm) October through February. Students performing in the Jazz Ensemble are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance unless approved by Mr. Moore. Failure to be at rehearsals or performances will result in the student being removed from the Jazz Ensemble. Students are expected to spend adequate time preparing and practicing individual parts prior to rehearsals. Each student is required to perform at the following events: “Northshore Jazz Festival” at Glenbrook South HS, “Jazz in the Meadows” Festival at Rolling Meadows High School, and the February “Jazz and Java” Concert. Advanced jazz musicians will also have the opportunity to perform in the Jazz Combo per audition and student jazz improvisation level. The Jazz Ensemble is directed by Mr. Moore, Jazz Combo by Mr. Teichert.
Jazz Lab Band
The Jazz Lab Band is Fremd’s less experienced jazz band and is open to band students currently enrolled in the Fremd Band program (with the exception of piano, bass, or guitar if needed). Membership is based on student experience and ability, as well as instrumentation as decided by the band directors. The band rehearses twice a week – Mondays and Wednesdays (3:00-5:00 pm) October through February. Students performing in the Jazz Lab Band are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance unless approved by the director. Failure to be at rehearsals or performances will result in the student being removed from the Jazz Lab Band. Students are expected to spend adequate time preparing and practicing individual parts prior to rehearsals. Each student is required to perform at the following events: “Northshore Jazz Festival” at Glenbrook South HS, “Jazz in the Meadows” Festival at Rolling Meadows High School, and the February “Jazz and Java” Concert. The Jazz Lab Band is directed by Mr. Teichert.
Congratulations to the Fremd Jazz Ensemble for your outstanding performance at the ILMEA 2017 All-State Conference!
Northshore Jazz Festival 2017 - Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo who all received straight "Division 1/Superior" ratings from the collegiate band director adjudicators at the festival! Jazz Combo also tied for first place out of all combos!
"Jazz in the Meadows" Festival 2017 - Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo who all received straight "Division 1/Superior" ratings from the collegiate band director adjudicators at the festival! Jazz Combo was awarded first place for combos in the "Large Combo Division". Jazz Ensemble was also awarded first place for the 4A School Division and invited back to peform at the finale concert. Way to go jazzers!
Northshore Jazz Festival 2017 - Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo who all received straight "Division 1/Superior" ratings from the collegiate band director adjudicators at the festival! Jazz Combo also tied for first place out of all combos!
"Jazz in the Meadows" Festival 2017 - Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo who all received straight "Division 1/Superior" ratings from the collegiate band director adjudicators at the festival! Jazz Combo was awarded first place for combos in the "Large Combo Division". Jazz Ensemble was also awarded first place for the 4A School Division and invited back to peform at the finale concert. Way to go jazzers!
Fremd Bands 2017-2018 Calendar
- curricular concerts and extra-curricular
performances
- curricular concerts and extra-curricular
performances