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Instrumental Jazz 2022-2023


DIRECTORS
Rob Denty-rdenty@lw210.org
Taylor Beekman-tbeekman@lw210.org

ENSEMBLESThe 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 regularly perform 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
Students should record their materials and submit them to rdenty@lw210.org or tbeekman@lw210.org by midnight on Friday, November 4.
SIGN UP HERE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING
Audition Materials:
All (except drumset)
*Friends by Jim Snidero
      -Play as much of the excerpt as you can
*COMBO CONSIDERATION ONLY- Now’s the Time
      -Play the head once, solo 2 choruses
Drumset
*Drumset Styles
       -Play as outlined on the sheet
ALL AUDITION MATERIALS CLICK HERE
REHEARSALS 2022-2023
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
2022-2023 Performance Schedule
February 21st- Jazz Concert @ LWE (JO, JE, and Combos)
February 24th-Fish Fry @ LWE (Groups TBA)
March 10th-Fish Fry @ LWE (Groups TBA)
March 24th-Fish Fry @ LWE (Groups TBA)
April 14th-Jazz Showcase @ LWE (JO, JE, and Combos)
*Other performances will be posted once confirmed*


We look forward to working with you this year!
Rob Denty and Taylor Beekman, LWE Instrumental Jazz
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Lincoln Way-East High School
201 Colorado Avenue
Frankfort IL, 60423



Contact Us

  • LWE Music
    • Contact Us
    • About Our Department >
      • Music Faculty
      • Adjunct Faculty
  • Calendar
    • Orlando 2023 Trip
  • Extracurricular
    • Instrumental Jazz
    • Symphony
    • Lincoln-Way Marching Band
    • Football Band
    • Basketball Pep Band
    • Lincoln-Way Winter Guard
    • Madrigals >
      • 2022 Auditions
      • Madrigal Instrumentalists
    • Spring Musical >
      • Past Shows
    • Vocal Jazz >
      • Audition Process
      • Ensembles
  • Curricular
    • ILMEA
    • Concert Schedule
    • Concert Program
    • Band
    • Choir >
      • Auditions & Class Descriptions
      • JOIN CHOIR!
    • Orchestra >
      • Orchestra Important Dates
      • Orchestra Syllabus
      • Orchestra Private Lessons
      • Virtual Performances
      • Cool Websites
    • Guitar
  • FutureGriffins
  • Music Boosters
    • General Information >
      • Executive Board
      • Music Booster Bylaws
      • Meeting Information
    • Charms
    • Forms
    • Fundraisers