The most busy time of the year has arrived. The Stamford High School Winter Percussion and Jazz Ensemble are working hard to begin their competitive seasons.  The percussion have been completing their 2010 show "Pieces" and striving for the top spot in MAC and WGI. Completed is 2/3 of the show musically and 1/3 with drill. Rehearsals are 6-9 Tuesday and Thursdays and Saturdays every week. This week the Saturday rehearsal will be 9-6. There is much to complete but SHS has that drive to be the best.

The Jazz Band has been working on an arrangement of Sing Sing Sing. Also being rehearsed is an arrangement of Someone To Watch Over Me. Included in that performance will be Victoria Esposito on vocals.

Jazz Band begins on December 1st at 2:30 in the band room. Please be there promptly following the Tri-M meeting. We will be playing some songs from the Real Book and discussing the festivals and music.

Please give me at least 2 songs you would be interested in playing for the Spring.

The Stamford High School Jazz Band received a great score with their performance at the McMahon High School Jazz Festival. Daniel Bishop received the "Choice Award" for his palying on the bass. This was a much improved performance from the Berklee Jazz Festival. It will be followed up at Norwalk High School March 13th.

Congratulations goes out to both Jazz ensembles for their performances at the Berklee Jazz Festival!

Special congratulations to the Combo who received an honorable mention in their class.

Jazz Band begins this Tuesday (Nov. 18) at 2:15. Rehearsal will be every Tuesday and Thursday (2:15-3:30) unless there is a half day or no school.  Everyone who was in the band last year will be accepted. New interests must audition with Mr. Waselik before rehearsals.