School Bands

Presented by Beavercreek Faculty Jazz Quintet
Michael Bisig - woodwinds / Matt Frost - trombone / Aaron Jacobs - trumpet
Pete Rauch - bass / Douglas McCullough - percussion
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Top 10 reasons to play music
1. Children raised in cultures rich with music tend to develop learning and communication skill more quickly than other children.
2. There is a high correlation between positive self-perception, high correlation competence scores, self-esteem, and interest and involvement in school music.

To music students the process of knowing who to listen to, and what to buy can be difficult. The fact that you are here at a jazz festival listening to musicians of all ages, playing a wide variety of styles is a great start. Next take advantage of meeting and talking to as many musicians as you can. Check out the world wide web and find suggested artist lists. Remember there is no one answer to the question of "Who should I Listen To?", but if you start to do some research many of the same names will keep popping up.

The Weekend of Jazz is proud to announce the 2011 Masters Classes

Our Masters Classes have been finalized. These free classes are a wonderful opportunity for your students to learn something new or to refresh their current techniques. We have 3 classes set for this year:

9:30-10:30 Intro to Improvisation presenter: Michael Bisig

1:30-2:30 Ways to Keep Playing after High School presenters: The Beavercreek Faculty Jazz Quintet

3:30-4:30 Putting Improvisation Into Use presenter: Michael Bisig and a jazz rhythm section
** Students should bring instruments **

These classes are free and open to the public as part of the WOJ's theme "Where the Future of Jazz meets the Legends of Jazz."

These sessions will be held at Beavercreek High School in room 1003 at 10am and 1:30pm. Bring your instrument or just listen in!

WEEKEND OF JAZZ CONCESSION MENU 2011
(Served in the High School Commons)

WOJ 2012 Performing Bands

Beavercreek Jazz Ensemble One
Beavercreek Jazz Ensemble Two
Edgewood Jazz Ensemble I
Fairmont Jazz Ensemble I
Xenia H. S. Jazz Band
Kings Junior High School Jazz Band
Kings High School Jazz Band
Miami East High School Jazz Band
Centerville Jazz Ensemble
Centerville Big Band
Centerville Jazz Lab Band
Lakota East 8 O'clock Jazz Ensemble
Lakota West Jazz Ensemble
Eastside Jazz Ensemble
Magsig Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Lebanon High School Jazz Band
Lebanon Junior High School Jazz Band
Troy High School Jazz I
Troy High School Jazz II

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