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Upcoming Events
Music Booster Mtg.

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5/17/2012 - 7:00:00 PM:

Music booster meeting, all parents & students invited to attend
Full Orchestra Rehearsal # 5

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5/17/2012 - 2:45:00 PM:

2:45-4:15, Pop Strings 4:15-5
Musical Theatre (VPA day) rehearsal

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5/19/2012 - 1:00:00 PM:

1-3 PM
VPA DAY SET UP/DRESS REHEARSAL

Gymnasium

5/20/2012 - 1:00:00 PM:

SCHEDULE TBD
VPA DAY 2012!!!!!!

Gymnasium

5/21/2012 - 6:45:00 AM:

Performances all day in the gym!
Torrey Pines Jazz Band
The Class:
 The TPHS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Amy Willcox, is a challenging ensemble that offers unique creative opportunities for performing various music styles such as rock, swing, funk, Latin and bebop. Students in the ensemble develop a broad range of musical influence as well as knowledge of jazz history.

There are many opportunities for students to develop their improvisation and composition skills.Each year the Jazz Band participates in a number of festivals, competitions, concerts & school events.

Enrollment into the Jazz Band is by audition only.
 

Check out our audio recordings (below) & videos!

2011-2012 Band Syllabus
Class Announcements:
*Holiday Party in Rancho Santa Fe- This Saturday Dec. 3rd.  Set up 6:15-6:30 Performance 7-8:20

*Del Mar Wonderland performance this Sunday Dec. 4th.  *location- West side of Camino Del Mar a little north of 13th street, next to Carolyn‘s resale. Call time- 1:45 pm & Performance time- 2-3

*Coffee Orders due 11/18
*PE Logs will be due on the following dates: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/17, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, 1/19, 2/3, 2/15, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18 & 6/8
Upcoming Events:
*11/30 Early morning rehearsal during the late start! 7:45.  Please do not be late!
*12/2   PE Log Due
*12/3   Holiday Gig in Rancho  7 pm
*12/4   Del Mar Wonderland  2-3:15
*2/27   Winter Concert 6 pm @ CCA
*3/1     TPHS Choices Night (for incoming prospective 8th graders) Jazz Band will perform in gym 6 pm
*3/17   Irvine Jazz Festival  (most of the day) time tbd
*3/24   Fullerton College Jazz Festival (most of the day) time tbd
*4/21   SDA Jazz Fesival time tbd
*4/25   JB & Combos A & B perform @ the Faire grounds for the College Night & Fair Reception 4:30-6:30
*4/26-29  Trip to New Orleans Jazz Festival!!!
*5/12   Coronado Jazz Festival.  time tbd
*6/4     2012 Falcon Finale (Spring Concert- all groups) 6 pm @ CCA

Audio/Video Clips of current repertoire:
Fall Concert Pieces: Girl From Ipanema, Mofongo, Cafe Rio, One O‘ Clock Jump, Something‘s Gotta Give, Bewitched

Del Mar Winter Wonderland Performances Pieces: The Man w/ the Bag, Christmas Time, Jingle Bells (Diana Krall), Greensleeves, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas


Our Recordings (Featuring the TP Jazz Band):
2011 Studio West Recordings


Will Be Posted Soon

2010 Recordings







1.This Can‘t Be Lovearr. by Myles Collins, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
2. Midnight Voyage
arr. by Calderazzo/Baylock, Featuring Ian Buss on Tenor
3.On The Street Where You Live
arr. by Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Andy Zhao Alto solo
4. Libertango
Astor Piazzolla, arr. by Mossman, Solos: Eric Hayes, Morgan Sussman, Matt Maneval & Ian Buss
5. Georgia On My Mind
arr. by Barduhn, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & solo by Ian bBuss
6. L-O-V-Earr. by Myles Collins, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Trumpet Solo by Jaeyoung Kim

7. Secret Love
arr. by Dave Wolpe, Solos: Katy Kelsoe, Will Shi, Omron Hassan & Callum Lamb
8. What a Wonderful World
arr. by Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
9. The Very Thought of You
arr. by, Myles Collins, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
10. Struttin‘ with Some BBQ
arr. by Mike Tomaro, Solos: Eric Hayes & Kevin Kim
11. Cry Me a River
arr. Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
12. Everything
Scott Ragsdale, Vocals by Julianne Manalo
2009 Recordings

1. That‘s Life.Unpublished, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Ian Buss (tenor)
2. Something‘s Gotta GIve
.Arr. Dave Wolpe, Vocals by Julianne Manalo & Solo by Ian Buss
3. Birk‘s Work‘s.Arr. Tomaro, Solos: Ian Buss, Eric Hayes, Jaeyoung Kim & Lenny Cheah
4. Come Rain or Come Shine.Arr. Jerry Nowak, Vocals by Julianne Manalo

2008 Seattle Competition (Live Recording)

1. Afro BlueSolos: Ian Buss (tenor),Michael Ambriz (t.bone), Max Henkart (vibes), Jeff Sweet (tenor), Matt Davies(trumpet) & Jackson Crane (clarinet)
2. FeverJulianne Manalo (vocals), Skylar Bisom-Rapp (bass solo)
3. Fables of FaubusSolos: Ian Buss & Matt Davies
2006 Jazz Band CD

1. It‘s Only A Paper MoonArranged by Jerry Nowak, vocals by Alexa Shoen
2. Cry Me a RiverArranged by Jerry Nowak,Vocals by Alexa Shoen Trumpet solo by Matt Davies
3. No More BluesArranged by Mark Taylor, Vocals by Alexa Shoen Alto solo by Jessica Rucker
4. Almost Like Being in LoveArranged by Dave Wolpe, Vocals by Alexa Shoen Tenor solo by Andre Blumenstein
5. Stormy WeatherArranged by Jerry Nowak Vocals by Alexa Shoen

 

 
Last Updated: 2/23/2012
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