Organized and Run Through the SEMS Music Boosters; a 501 (c)(3) organization
The SEMS Jazz Bands Rockin' the school starting at 7am!
There are four levels of Jazz Band: Beginning Jazz,
the House Band, the Cafe Band and the Gig Band.
Gig band is directed by Mrs. Homes, while Cafe is
is directed by Mrs. McInnis & House is directed by Mr. H.
Beginning is directed by Mr. M when
it begins in January.
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Jazz Schedule 2025-2026
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Monday: All Advanced Jazz Together
Tuesday: All Advanced Jazz Together/Sectionals
(Beginning starting in January)
Wed: House, Cafe and Gig Split
Thurs: House, Cafe and Gig Split
Friday: Play Outside for the School (rotate between advanced groups in band room) (Beg. in Jan)
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(Schedule subject to change for special events, lessons, etc.
Directors will let students know)
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The Jazz Performance Band (Gig & House Band) are audition-only groups that represents San Elijo Middle School in the community and at competitive festivals.
The House Band is made up of students who have at least one year of experience. They also compete at Jazz Festivals.
Beginning Jazz requires no audition. In January, Beginning Jazz will be open to 6th graders who are interested.
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All Jazz Bands wear all black with flair (bow ties, fedoras, etc.)
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To remain in Jazz Band, students must have good attendance, learn new jazz music promptly, and pass off the Bb, Eb, F, C, and Ab scales by the Winter Break (House, Cafe and Gig only). The scales are usually passed off in their band class.