Jazz Band Information About Jazz Band: Jazz Band runs from the end of September (1st practice will be Friday, September 30th!) into May, so it meets almost the entire year. There are several performances throughout the year, including a Jazz Festival and a Minnetonka district-wide Jazz Concert in March. Rehearsals are mainly on Friday mornings at 8:15, with some extra practices before performances. Director: Karen Gotz To Join: Auditions for new members to Jazz Band will take place on Monday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 27. 7th or 8th Graders interested in trying out for Jazz Band this year should sign up for an audition time and pick up the music from Mrs. Gotz. The signups and audition material will be available starting Tuesday, September 20. Note: Members from last year will not need to audition again, but need to communicate their desire to participate this year. Instrument Parts in Jazz Band: Saxophone (Alto, Tenor and Bari), Trumpet, Trombone, Drum Set, Guitar, and Bass **If you play a different instrument such as clarinet or baritone and you are also interested in joining, see Mrs. Gotz. **Students must currently be in Band to participate in Jazz Band for saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. Bass and guitar players can be from orchestra or choir. Individual students may have a special circumstance (i.e., skills class) that would still allow them to participate which must be approved in advance. **Individual 6th grade students may be asked to tryout later this fall if additional members are needed to fill out parts. Questions? Contact Karen Gotz through email at [email protected] or 952/401-5251. .