Jazz Band rehearsals are held Wednesdays and begin
after the competitive marching band season ends.
Please refer to the calendar for exact dates.
Jazz Band Eligibility Requirements
High School students who attend South must be registered for a Concert Band class. South students who are unable to take a Concert Band class can apply to participate in Block 7 Band and would be governed by the rules for that ensemble. Acceptance into Block 7 Band will be handled on a case by case basis.
High school students who do not attend South must participate in Block 7 Band.
High school students who do not attend South must participate in Block 7 Band.
Little Blue Caboose (Lab Band) - 2:10-2:55pm
Lab Band is open to all South Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone & Rhythm players (don't play one of these instruments? You could always learn!) who are interested in learning about and playing jazz. Instrumentation is flexible and also includes non traditional jazz instruments. Students may be broken up into small combos. No audition is required.
Lab Band is open to all South Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone & Rhythm players (don't play one of these instruments? You could always learn!) who are interested in learning about and playing jazz. Instrumentation is flexible and also includes non traditional jazz instruments. Students may be broken up into small combos. No audition is required.
Southern Express (Advanced Band) - 3:00-3:45pm
Members are accepted into Advanced Band by audition. Instrumentation follows traditional Big Band instrumentation, but the size may change based upon the number of qualifying students.
Members are accepted into Advanced Band by audition. Instrumentation follows traditional Big Band instrumentation, but the size may change based upon the number of qualifying students.