Jazz Band
Minnehaha Academy Jazz Bands provide the opportunity to play a variety of musical styles ranging from swing to Latin to rock. In addition to learning the fundamentals of playing in different styles, students learn the basics of improvisation. Any student enrolled in Concert Band or Symphonic Wind Ensemble is encouraged to participate. Minnehaha Academy currently has two jazz bands and placement is determined by audition.
Both Jazz Ensembles rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:40 - 8:25 a.m., in the band room and chapel. We perform for Homecoming Coronation, Fall Band Concert, Jazz Festival, Pop Concert and other special events throughout the school year.
Directors
Diane Hallberg
hallberg@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Jill Westermeyer
westermeyerjill@MinnehahaAcademy.net