Buchanan High School Jazz Ensembles

See News & Notices Page for fundraising info

December 9 - Jazz Winter Concert @ Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall 7:00 p.m.December 12 - Sacramento Jazz Festival @ Sacto State  - 8 am to 8 pm (8)

Our chaperone/volunteer needs are:

As the event date draws closer, more info will be posted regarding volunteers/chaperones on the VOLUNTEER TO HELP page. We encourage everyone to chaperone and volunteer -  participate in whatever way you're able especially for our main fundraiser, the San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival in February. And if enough money is raised, we need all hands on hand for the Reno Jazz Fest in April. Reno is very hectic and busy and often half of the bands need to be on opposite sides of the campus minutes after a performance so lots of parent help is desperately needed to make it all run smoother. Please contact Denise G to get signed up for any event NOW!! Contact Roberta if you have any questions about the 2010 SJVJF. It's never too early to get started.

The  09-10 syllabus includes the rehearsal schedule for both "A" & "B" bands and a listing of all Jazz band guidelines as well as competition dates. As the time gets nearer to a competition or event, the itinerary for that event will be posted on the FORMS page.  Keep in mind that we want to provide you with the most up to date info as possible so I usually won't receive the event itinerary until several days before the event so we can get as much info on it for you as possible. Please understand that I get the info out to you as soon as humanly possible after I receive it from Mr. Lucckesi. If you feel you have missed something, or I have missed something, don't hesitate to email the webmaster, or Mr. Lucckesi. We encourage you to share your input, and feedback!

Festivals

  IF YOU PLAN ON GOING TO ANY OF THE OVERNIGHT JAZZ TRIPS (RENO & MONTEREY)- I SUGGEST YOU CALL NOW TO RESERVE A ROOM. IF SOMETHING CHANGES AND YOU DECIDE YOU CAN'T GO, MOST HOTELS ALLOW YOU TO CANCEL UP TO 48 HOURS BEFORE THE RESERVATION DATE WITHOUT PENALTY! I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY PEOPLE ENDED UP NOT BEING ABLE TO GO SEE THEIR STUDENT PERFORM BECAUSE THEY WAITED UNTIL A MONTH OR TWO BEFORE THE DATE AND THEN COULDN'T FIND A HOTEL ANYWHERE!  IF YOU PLAN ON CHAPERONING, CHECK WITH MR. LUCCKESI ABOUT HOW THE ROOMS WILL BE HANDLED THIS YEAR.

Jazz Dress

Formal / dress attire is recommended for all Jazz competitions, and performances. If you don't have a suit or dress clothes see the list on the Freshman Info/Tips page for local stores that have suits at resonable prices. Also, check out the PARENT TO PARENT WANT ADS  for gently used dress clothes.

  • "A" FALL Rehearsal is Monday & Thursday 3-5 / SPRING 6th Period
  • "B" FALL Rehearsal is Wednesday 3-5 with sectionals on Fridays / SPRING  Monday & Wednesday

Festival Dates & Needs

The number in parentheses next to the event name is the number of chaperones/volunteers that we would really like to have on hand for that gig. For ALL BUT the San Joaquin Vally Jazz Festival and the Ice Cream Social - contact Denise G. For the SJVJF and Ice Cream Social, conrtact Roberta.

Festivals

  • January 27 - Mid-Valley Jazz Festival @ Cherry Ave. Middle School, Tulare    ALL DAY 8-5 (8)
  • February 5 & 6 - SJVJF @ BHS & Shaghoian Concert Hall - ALL DAY both days (50) and AGAIN THIS YEAR - FRIDAY EVENING CONCERT !!!  BHS plays on Sat
  • February  27 - Central Coast Jazz Festival (CUESTA)  - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (4-6)  BHS & ASI "A" bands only
  • March 25 - City Jazz @ Fresno City College - 8-3    (8)
  • April 10 & 11 - Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival - Depart 10 a.m. Friday*   (6 - 8)                  
  • April 23 & 24 - RJF @ Univ. of Nev @ Reno (UNR)   (24) Depart 8 a.m. Friday, return time depends on how we place  - IF YOU PLAN ON GOING AND STAYING IN A HOTEL IN RENO - GET YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW SO YOU DON'T END UP ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN!!

Concerts & Special Performances
  • October 26 - Buchanan Jazz Band "A" and The Claudia Quintet in concert at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall 7:30 - see Special Concerts page
  • January 26 - Buchanan Area Concert BHS Gym 7:00 pm*
  • May 12 - Jazz Spring Concert & 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social @ BHS MPR 6:30 for Ice Cream Social Fundraiser, 7 p.m. for concert - scoopers needed contact Roberta - This fundraiser is sponsored by Great Western Aire and Baskin-Robbins Clovis & Herndon and ALL proceeds from this fundraiser go directly into Mr. Lucckesi's Foundation Account to help offset expenses (such as music, festival registration fees, etc., not covered by the district)
  • June 9 BHS Graduation BHS Stadium 6:30pm *

    • *BHS "A" only


CD Recording Session #8 for BHS "A"- (May 21-23) Itinerary HERE

BHS "A" will be recording their 8th CD in the late spring/early summer of 2010!  Can any other local high school say that? Well, we may not be able to say that either if we don't get some more donations this year. Please contact your boss, your favorite merchant, your Aunt Sue, Grandma Jane and see if they are willing to help keep the jazz music alive at Buchanan and Alta! As always - THANKS for your support!!


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