Organized and Run Through the SEMS Band Boosters; a 501 (c)(3) organization
The Screamin' Eagles Jazz Band
Rockin' SEMS starting at 7am!
There are three levels of Jazz Band: Beginning Jazz,
the House Band and the Gig Band. Gig band
practices daily with Mrs. Homes, while House and
Beginning practice with coaches and Ms. McInnis.
Jazz Schedule 2021-2022
Monday All Jazz in 502
Tuesday-Thursday Gig on Stage
House in 502
Friday All Jazz perform for SEMS
Beginning Jazz-Tuesday & Friday in Room 501
(Schedule subject to change for special events, lessons, etc.
Directors will let students know)
The Jazz Performance Band (Gig Band-Screamin' Eagles) is an audition-only group that represents San Elijo Middle School in the community and at competitive festivals. The House Band is made up of other students who have at least one year of experience. Beginning Jazz requires no audition. In mid October, Beginning Jazz will be open to 6th graders who are interested. The 3 jazz bands play for the fall and spring concerts.
All Jazz Bands wear all black with flair (bow ties, fedoras, etc.)
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 and Gig only). The scales are usually passed off in their band class.