This page will consist of important articles and the occasional parent to parent request or notice.                 

To audition for the 2008-2009 Buchanan Jazz Band "A" follow these steps:

The auditions are no longer than 15 minutes and will be held in the BHS band room.

The Audition will be held in three parts. 

    • Prepared piece
    • Sightreading
    • F Blues - 2 choruses

Audition Dates - Wednesday July 8th, 15, 22nd and either August 5th or 6th (TBA). Please sign up now for July dates only. Times available from 3-5pm, I will let you know if your time needs to be moved a few minutes.

Auditions for Jazz Band 'B' will be held the first week of school on Wednesday.

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 JAZZ CD'S ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE!! We have several titles available. Click HERE for the order form. All titles from 2003 to present INCLUDING the 2007 CD ANOTHER STANDARD with special guest Peter Epstein that was released at the Winter/CD Release Concert on Dec. 20 and GIANT, this CD is awesome and both make a great gift for any occasion. Guest performer Michael Davis, trombonist for the Rolling Stones, performs the title song that he wrote and dedicated in memory of Mr. Paul Shaghoian. This is another CD you have to have!

                           

 

   

 

GET YOUR COLLECTIBLE T-SHIRTS NOW!!! ONLY $10 WHILE THEY LAST!! 100% SOFT COTTON

 
If you missed out on getting your souvenir, collectible 20th Anniversary San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival T-shirt - NO WORRIES!!! We still have a few left and at $10 - what a SUPER deal! These shirts are 100% cotton and are not flimsy-they area nice semi-heavy weight 100% cotton. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, email Roberta and let me know what size and quantity, and I can either meet you to deliver it, or I can drop it off with Mr. Lucckesi to give to your student. This pic above isn't the best but the front of the T says San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival in the middle of musical notes flowing out of Mr. Stafford's trumpet, and the back has the participating schools listed within the artistic outline of Mr. Stafford.

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL DVD order yours now!! This DVD features the winners of the MNGJF (BHS "A")  that performed on Sunday, Sept. 23rd at the 50th Aniversary of the Monterey Jazz Festival!!

 Haven't sent in those photos yet?? What are ya waiting for?? The kids that are participating in the Festivals want to see their faces and antics online!! So, please send whatever you have and I'll get it posted right away. If you do not have photos in digital format, I would be happy to spend the time scanning them in if you will lend them to me. Roberta

ASI JAZZ PARENTS!!! Did you know that you can participate in most of the FUNdraising opportunities offered by the boosters and earn money for your students account?? YES, you can! Don't hold back because it says Buchanan, or it's not Jazz. Step right up and starting building up that account balance now and you may get next year's fees covered. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to build up enough money so your out of pocket expense is minimal to NONE!!! You'll not only be having a great time earning, but you'll get a good idea of what's ahead for your student in the coming years when he/she gets to Buchanan. AND, you'll meet a great group of people along the way as well. Contact any of the boosters listed, or music directors if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon.