Niagara Wheatfield Jazz Ensemble
Chris Peracciny, Director
The Niagara Wheatfield Jazz Ensemble is a traditional big band that meets daily during 1st period. The group is comprised of students who play saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone), trumpet, trombone, guitar, electric and/or acoustic bass, drums, vibraphone, and acoustic/electric piano. Opportunities for performance include NWHS band concerts, festivals, competitions, department trips, and community events.
Course Content
Instrumental Performance
Analysis & Interpretation of Traditional & Modern Jazz Styles & Literature
Music Theory
Melodic, Harmonic, & Rhythmic Improvisation
Course Prerequisites
Audition or Director Invitation
The Niagara Wheatfield Jazz Ensemble is a traditional big band that meets daily during 1st period. The group is comprised of students who play saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone), trumpet, trombone, guitar, electric and/or acoustic bass, drums, vibraphone, and acoustic/electric piano. Opportunities for performance include NWHS band concerts, festivals, competitions, department trips, and community events.Course ContentInstrumental PerformanceAnalysis & Interpretation of Traditional & Modern Jazz Styles & LiteratureMusic TheoryMelodic, Harmonic, & Rhythmic ImprovisationCourse PrerequisitesAudition or Director Invitation