Jazz Ensembles
Burleigh Manor Middle School has two Jazz Ensembles. Both meet after school, one on Wednesday, the other on Thursday.
The Wednesday Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Matt Dubbs, is for more advanced students. The Thursday Jazz Ensemble is directed by Patrick McSwain, and is for intermediate students.
The Jazz ensembles rehearse from 2:40 p.m. until 3:40 p.m. No school transportation can be provided.
Standard Jazz Ensemble instrumentation is:
Due to the limited rehearsal time, students must be at rehearsals. The absolute maximum number of absences from rehearsal is one unexcused, or two excused.
The Wednesday Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Matt Dubbs, is for more advanced students. The Thursday Jazz Ensemble is directed by Patrick McSwain, and is for intermediate students.
The Jazz ensembles rehearse from 2:40 p.m. until 3:40 p.m. No school transportation can be provided.
Standard Jazz Ensemble instrumentation is:
- 5 trumpets
- 5 trombones
- 2-4 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 2 baritone saxophones
- 2 keyboards
- 3 percussion
- 1 guitar
- 1 bass
Due to the limited rehearsal time, students must be at rehearsals. The absolute maximum number of absences from rehearsal is one unexcused, or two excused.