District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

Jazz Ensemble 1 Level 2
Course Number: MU.JAZZEN1

Overview
This is a Level II high school instrumental music class. Some playing experience is necessary to enroll in this class. Only those students who demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of their instruments will be considered for inclusion in this group. Basic instrumentation includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and trap set. Jazz ensemble performs at jazz festivals, assemblies, concerts, and community events. This band provides an opportunity for the student to study and perform music in the jazz idiom. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student's grade.
Prerequisite: A Level I band class or teacher approval

Course Length: 2 Quarters 
Grade Level: 9 - 12  Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities or Elective)
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Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
  • Ability to perform on an instrument at Level II or beyond.
  • Ability to read Level II musical notation.
  • Ability to write basic musical notation.
  • Ability to identify and understand musical structure.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • How does your instrument work? 
  • How do you learn to perform on your instrument?
  • How do you improve your performing?
  • How do you read music?

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:








 


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