Congratulations and thank you to everyone who auditioned!

Next week, Mr. Fraser and Mr. Neufeld will be available for discussions around auditions / parts to discuss what went well, what didn't and ideas for next steps.

East Side Band (working title): Mr. Neufeld
Altos: Graeme K & Ella G.
Tenors: Fife A. & Noah W.
Bari: Cecilia C.
Trumpets: Flynn R., Olivia R., Ricardo R. & Rubdy D.
Trombones: Josh, Owen, & Sophie
RS (Rhythm sections may rotate a bit throughout the year): Jack W (drums), Jack D & Lexi (auxiliary perc), Maya R (keys), Jordan E , Anna N, Claire W.

West Side Band (working title): Mr. Fraser
Altos: Brianne & Kate 
Tenor: Jordyn
Bari: Avery
Trumpets: Hannah, Harry, Hartley Sydnee
Trombones: Akshay, Jack & Nolan
RS (Rhythm sections may rotate a bit throughout the year): Eric (drums), Dyllen (auxiliary perc), Max (keys) Travis & Scarlet (bass) 

The focus of the Senior Jazz Ensemble (JB30S & JB40S) is to continue to build skills in various jazz styles and to continue to build improvisation techniques.  Students enrolled in this course also participate in a further study of the history of jazz music and a study of professional performers in the jazz idiom, both past and present.

Students in this ensemble will play music that is more advanced than that of the Junior Jazz Band and will be expected to reach a higher level of performance. Students in this ensemble will play music that is at a more advanced level of writing including original charts written for professional big bands.

The students in the Senior Jazz band often get special opportunities to perform at various venues, including fundraising concerts for local charities, performing with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, and providing music for many of the school's most important functions.