For Term 2 of Jazz Band, I performed in the Wavelength concert yet again. LO1-Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth I have identified my strengths and areas for growth within the band and as a whole. Supporting … Continue reading →

As for my creativities, I joined the Jazz Band again as the first tenor. LO2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process The new piece played in the jazz band was quite hard compared to … Continue reading →

In term 3 the main focus of the Jazz Band was to prepare for our concert, From All Corners. We learned the pieces Flute Salad and Nice Work If You Can Get It. LO5-Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits … Continue reading →

In Jazz Combo I continued to hone my skills in improvising and playing in small groups by playing new pieces. I learned a new piece “Just the Two of Us” and being able to solo on it. LO1-Identify their own … Continue reading →

In term 2 we performed our 3 prepared songs on stage at the Wavelength concert. The songs included Birdland, Little Darlin, and a self written piece by a student in the music department. These pieces require different techniques to play, … Continue reading →

Jazz Combo is another activity I am doing for my creativity.  One big challenge I have to face in this creativity is doing improvised solos in front of the class. LO2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills … Continue reading →

This is my second year in Jazz Band. I play the Tenor Sax 1 role within the band. LO5-Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively​. Students are able to identify, demonstrate and critically discuss the benefits and … Continue reading →