The MHS Blackwater Beats Jazz Band
The Milton High School Jazz Band is the cool and smooth side of the band program. They are under the direction of Mr. Michael Schultz. They play a wide assortment of pop, smooth, swing, and other styles of jazz music. The Jazz Band can be seen performing at various venues in the Milton/Pensacola area including Pensacola beach. This ensemble currently meets 4th period everyday as well as some days after school. Entry into the jazz band will be determined simply by signing up for the Jazz Ensemble class. Upon entry in the Jazz Band, each student will be required to audition for chair placement.
Jazz Band AUDITIONS
* FOR 2020 THERE WILL BE NO JAZZ BAND ENTRY AUDITION. Students that can proficiently perform on a standard jazz instrument are welcome to sign up for jazz ensemble using the Milton High School course sign-up. Part placement auditions will take place in the jazz class when school begins. Standard Jazz Instruments include: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet/Clarinet, Trombone/Euphonium, Drum Set, Piano, Guitar, & Bass/Tuba
* FOR 2020 THERE WILL BE NO JAZZ BAND ENTRY AUDITION. Students that can proficiently perform on a standard jazz instrument are welcome to sign up for jazz ensemble using the Milton High School course sign-up. Part placement auditions will take place in the jazz class when school begins. Standard Jazz Instruments include: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet/Clarinet, Trombone/Euphonium, Drum Set, Piano, Guitar, & Bass/Tuba
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Prepared Music (TBD)
Alto Sax Tenor Sax Bari Sax Trumpet/Clarinet Trombone Bass/Tuba Guitar/Flute Piano Drums |
Play along Tracks (TBD)
Play along track for WINDS CLICK HERE Play along track for GUITARS CLICK HERE Play along track for PIANO CLICK HERE Play along track for BASS CLICK HERE Play along track for DRUMS CLICK HERE 12 Bar Blues Progression play along track in Concert Bb
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Blues Scales
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Bari Sax
Trumpet/Clarinet
Trombone
Piano/Other Treble Clef Concert Pitched Instruments
Guitar/Flute
Bass
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Bari Sax
Trumpet/Clarinet
Trombone
Piano/Other Treble Clef Concert Pitched Instruments
Guitar/Flute
Bass
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2020 FBA Jazz MPA Recordings:
Blue Rondo A La Turk by Dave Brubeck Arr. Calvin Custer Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat by Charles Mingus Arr. Andrew Hornzy La Cumparsita by Gerardo Rodriquez Arr. Chris Sharp 2018 FBA Jazz MPA Recordings: Jump by Winton Marsalis Arr. David Berger Willow Weep for Me by Ann Ronnell Arr. Kris Berg Pick up the Pieces by Average White Band Arr. Victor Lopez 2017 FBA Jazz MPA Recordings: Jeannine by Duke Taylor Arr. Mark Taylor Radiant Morning by Dan Torisian Arr. Paul Baker Count Bubba by Gordan Goodwin Arr. Paul Murtha 2016 FBA Jazz MPA Recordings: Stewart Street Soul Yardbird Suite by Charlie Parker Arr. Mark Taylor My Funny Valentine by Richard Rodgers Arr. Mike Smukal Chameleon by Herbie Hancock Arr. Chris Sharp Blackwater Beats: Take Five by Paul Desmond Arr. Rich DeRosa Blue Serenade by Paul Baker Channel One Suite by Bill Reddie Arr. Mike Lewis |
Professional Recordings of Current Lit:
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