Please tune in to our first ever Virtual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th! You can either click this link or you can check out the embedded video below at the time of the event.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities, and employment opportunities at Beverly Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.
All educational and non-academic programs, activities, and employment opportunities at Beverly Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.
About BMS All-City Jazz Ensemble
Welcome to the BMS All City Jazz Ensemble! This ensemble consists of students from grades 5-9 who want to learn about America's greatest musical tradition. The Jazz band will meet regularly every week. As with any extra ensemble there are increased practice expectations. The All-City Jazz Ensemble is one of the premier jazz ensembles in the city of Beverly. We strive to perform a wide variety of music including Swing, Big Band, Blues, Latin, and Afro-Cuban music. The students will learn the required pieces and also be asked to learn jazz solos and improvisation.
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Auditions
The auditions for the All City Jazz Ensemble will be September 26th from 3:15-5. Students should gather all audition materials from Mr. Krafka.
The audition itself will at most be 5 minutes, and will consist of a student performing a prepared section of a piece, improvising over a Bb Blues, and some specifics for each instrument (listed below) I highly encourage all students to audition for this ensemble! It's an incredible opportunity for the students and the experience can be invaluable! |
Weekly Schedule |
What to practice |
Thursdays 3:15-4:45
If we have school then we have Jazz Band (only exceptions are 1/2 days) |
Click on the Audition Requirements to read what the audition is, then click on the the audition materials in the folder! Everything you need to know is outlined in the Audition Requirements page!
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Important Dates to Remember |
Audition Recordings and Listening! |
September 24th- All City Jazz Band Auditions
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Bb Blues- Use to practice improvising over!
It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't got That Swing! (Audition Piece) |
Videos to watch!
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities, and employment opportunities at Beverly Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.
All educational and non-academic programs, activities, and employment opportunities at Beverly Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.