Jazz Ensemble

The Dowling Jazz Band has a strong tradition of excellence. The jazz program at Dowling consists of 3 bands. Jazz Ensemble is the top competitive jazz group made up of the most experienced players. Membership in Jazz Ensemble is a privilege. Rehearsals for Jazz Ensemble during marching season (through Oct. 10) will be Tuesday evenings (listed below) from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Thursday during Seminar. Following marching season jazz /stage rehearsals will move to 7:00am A, B, and C days as per the Jazz/Stage Schedule.

Warm-up Procedure (7:00 Start Time)

• 6:50 Members in the room buzzing mouthpiece, wetting reed, long tones, use tuner, getting drum set in place, bass Amp set up and plugged in , stands moved.
• 6:55 Members in chairs playing music excerpts
• 7:00 Sound unison concert F, Eb, D, C, and Bb Whole Notes
• 7:02 Warm up Book page 48 #2-7 Scale Studies
• 7:05 Warm Up Book P. 46 "Rock the House" with assigned soloists