Jazz Band
The Jackson Prep Jazz Band students are challenged with music from all levels, young band arrangements through professional big band charts, and are expected to perform the music to the best of their abilities. Students also learn to improvise by listening to jazz musicians on their instrument, soloing in class and in rehearsals, and transcribe solos as often as possible. The band typically consists of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, a rhythm section including piano, guitar, drum set and auxiliary percussion parts.