Jazz Ensembles
The Lakeside High School Instrumental Music Department offers two (2) Jazz classes: Stage Band & Jazz Orchestra
Stage Band is a curricular class, learning the basics of jazz and small ensemble performance. Any instrument is permitted to join Stage Band, but members must be current members of the Lakeside Band Program.
Jazz Orchestra is a curricular class, learning the basics and ideas of jazz, improv, and small ensemble performance. This class is open to all current Band Students, but Students must audition in order to be a member of the Jazz Ensemble. Instrumentation is based on the traditional jazz/swing band instrumentation: Saxophones (Altos - 2, Tenors - 2, Baritone - 1), Trumpets (4-6), Trombone (4-6), Rhythm Section (Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums/Percussion).
Audition Materials For Lakeside Jazz Orchestra 25-26
Audition material for next year's LJO will be found below. Be sure to download the information AND the music for your instrument. If you should have any questions, please contact Mr. Roth.
Stage Band Audio Files
Recordings of our current and upcoming tunes can be listened to and/or downloaded below.
- Cubano Chant
- Curacao Blue
- Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix
- Isn't She Lovely
- Mood Indigo
- Shop Around
- The Jazz Police
Jazz Orchestra Audio Files
Recordings of our current and upcoming tunes can be listened to and/or downloaded below.
