ADVANCED JAZZ PROGRAM
The Burgess Advanced Jazz Band consists of students in their second and third year of instrumental instruction. This ensemble meets weekly after school on Wednesday's from 2:45 - 4:00, beginnig in October. The students rehearse music in the Jazz Idiom, not usually experienced as part of the in-school instrumental music program, and will be introduced to some basic improvisation skills. This ensemble performs at the annual Jazz concert in May as well as various other performances at the discretion of the director. All students are required to purchase a Burgess Jazz t-shirt for our performances.