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STEINERT HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND
Under the direction of Michael Anzuini the Jazz Band is one of several performance groups at Steinert High School. The primary focus of this ensemble is the study of many different forms of jazz literature, jazz improvisation, and jazz theory. Additionally, all students maintain membership within a music department ensemble. Jazz Band meets twice weekly for two hours per evening from November through April. It is during these sessions that in-depth study of competitive literature, improvisation, and basic jazz charts are the main focus. The band carries a full complement of a modern "Big Band" with 5 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, and a complete rhythm section. Additional optional instrumentation is used to enhance the sound of occasional musical numbers. The band maintains an excellent reptuation as a quality ensemble. In recent years, the band has received many individual and ensemble awards at local, state, and regional Jazz Festivals. These awards include: * Honorable Mention (4th Place), Class I, at the Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival. * 2nd Place, Division II, NJIAJE State Festival. * Division Champion, Cavalcade of Bands. |