All Expectations of the OHS Band Program Apply to the Jazz Bands

Jazz Band II’s

Tuesday, 9/1: Jazz Auditions 4-6 Tuesday, 10/27: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 10/29: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 11/5: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 11/10: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 11/12: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 11/17: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Wednesday, 11/18: Vern Spevak Big Band, clinics and concert, 3-9:30 Tuesday, 11/24: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 12/1: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday 12/3: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 12/8: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, December 10th: Crystals Dress Rehearsal 5:45-9:00 Dec. 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun) Crystals Performances Tuesday, 12/15: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 1/5: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 1/7: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 1/12: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 1/14: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 1/19: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 1/21: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-5:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-6:00 (take note of new times) Saturday, January 23rd: NorthShore JazzFest, all-day Tuesday, 1/26: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 2/2: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 2/4: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 2/9: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 2/11: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 2/18: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 2/23: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 2/25: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 3/3: Blue Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00; Orange Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Tuesday, 3/8: Orange Jazz Rehearsal 3-4:00, Blue Jazz Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 Thursday, 3/10: JazzNite at 7:00PM *Possible Concert at Fox Valley Mall during Xmas season TBA *Possible Concert at Jazz Club TBA

Expectations -All expectations of the OHS Band Program apply to the Jazz Bands. -Students will have all materials for every rehearsal and performance (music, pencil, valve oil, etc.). -Students will be at every rehearsal and performance at assigned time. -Students will thoroughly prepare their music for every rehearsal and performance. -Music will be kept free of damage, tears and any markings other than those made in pencil. -Illness, family emergency and other band director approved absences are considered EXCUSED absences. -Homework, work, doctor’s appointments, etc. are considered UNEXCUSED absences. -If a student has a conflict, he/she must notify a director immediately to determine if it is an excused absence. -If a student is unexcused or constantly tardy to rehearsal, he/she may be removed from the jazz band program. Oswego High School Jazz Band Commitment Form and Contract By signing below, I agree to follow the expectations of the OHS Jazz Bands. I agree to be on time and attend every rehearsal and performance. In case of an unavoidable conflict, I will contact my band director as soon as I am aware of the conflict. Please list any conflicts you are aware of below.

NAME:______Phone number:______Email address:______Date(s) in conflict:______Activity being missed (circle): rehearsal performance other:______

Reason for conflict/absence: ______

Parent Signature______Student Signature______

*Please return this form with your participation fee (Jazz Band 2 Students: $50, which includes clinicians and sectional coaches, contest fees, etc.)