Instrumental Jazz 2021-2022
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DIRECTORS
Rob Denty-rdenty@lw210.org
Taylor Beekman-tbeekman@lw210.org
ENSEMBLES
The Lincoln-Way East High School instrumental jazz program consists of two large jazz ensembles and two jazz combos. All groups are extracurricular and ensemble placement is determined by audition. The groups perform regularly at various community events, concerts, and festivals throughout the midwest.
*To be considered for Jazz Ensemble, you must be in a curricular concert band
AUDITIONS
Audition materials will be available on the department website in late August. Audition videos will be due on October 3rd at midnight.
REHEARSALS 2021-2022
All rehearsals are mandatory. Typically each group rehearses for 3 hours a week in the evenings. Please refer to the department calendar at www.lwemusic.org for rehearsal dates and times.
PERFORMANCES
2021-2022 Performance Schedule
February 12- LWC Jazz Festival (JO, JE, and Combo 1)
February 22nd- Jazz Concert @ LWE (JO, JE, and Combo 1 & 2)
February 26th- Jazz in the Meadows (JO, JE, and Combo 1)
March 4th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
March 11th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
March 12th- Mundelein Jazz Festival (JO, JE, and Combo 1)
April 8th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
April 15th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
May 6th and 7th- Jazz Showcase (JO, JE, and Combo 1 & 2)
We look forward to working with you this year!
Rob Denty and Taylor Beekman, LWE Instrumental Jazz
Rob Denty-rdenty@lw210.org
Taylor Beekman-tbeekman@lw210.org
ENSEMBLES
The Lincoln-Way East High School instrumental jazz program consists of two large jazz ensembles and two jazz combos. All groups are extracurricular and ensemble placement is determined by audition. The groups perform regularly at various community events, concerts, and festivals throughout the midwest.
*To be considered for Jazz Ensemble, you must be in a curricular concert band
AUDITIONS
Audition materials will be available on the department website in late August. Audition videos will be due on October 3rd at midnight.
REHEARSALS 2021-2022
All rehearsals are mandatory. Typically each group rehearses for 3 hours a week in the evenings. Please refer to the department calendar at www.lwemusic.org for rehearsal dates and times.
PERFORMANCES
2021-2022 Performance Schedule
February 12- LWC Jazz Festival (JO, JE, and Combo 1)
February 22nd- Jazz Concert @ LWE (JO, JE, and Combo 1 & 2)
February 26th- Jazz in the Meadows (JO, JE, and Combo 1)
March 4th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
March 11th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
March 12th- Mundelein Jazz Festival (JO, JE, and Combo 1)
April 8th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
April 15th- Fish Fry (Groups TBA)
May 6th and 7th- Jazz Showcase (JO, JE, and Combo 1 & 2)
We look forward to working with you this year!
Rob Denty and Taylor Beekman, LWE Instrumental Jazz