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Dunkirk Jazz EnsembleStudents with band and orchestra experience attend college at a rate twice the national average.
- Bands Across the USA.Jazz rehearses 1st period every A/C day!!!2021-2022Fall District Band Concert, 10/26, DHS Aud, 6:30 pmDMS & DHS Winter Concert, 12/2, DHS Aud, DMS 6:00 pm; DHS 7:00 pmSpring District Band Concert 3/3, DHS Aud, 6:30 pmDMS & DHS Spring Concert, 5/5, DHS AUD, 6:00 pm DMS; 7:00 pm DHS2020-21
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2018-19Fall District Band Concert, October 24, 2018 6:30 pmHOG SQUEALIN,' RIP-SNORTIN,' BELLY ACHIN' BLUES arr. SweeneyPICK UP THE PIECES arr. MitchellSMOOTH Carlos Santana, arr. LewisHS Winter Concert, December 6, 2018, 7:00 pmFROSTY THE SNOWMAN Nelson & Rollins, arr. NowakOUT OF THE DOGHOUSE Eric MoralesLESTER LEAPS IN Lester Young, arr SiglerRUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Johnny Marks, arr. NowakTHE MUDBUG STRUT Paul BakerBLUE NOTE BLUES, SOLO BACKING TRACK m.50-70BLUE NOTE BLUES, SOLO BACKING TRACK m. 75-94BLUE NOTE BLUES, FULL RECORDING2017-18CCMTA Jazz Audition TOO MANY THINGSand here is the link for BLUE MONK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW3RvxXy0co2016-17Juneteenth, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Memorial Park on Rte. 5, Casual, relaxed dress.DHS Spring Concert May 2, 2017 at DHS, 7:00 Concert; Call is 6:30 pm in Concert Black.Spring District Band Concert, March 8, 2017 at DHS. 6:30 Concert; Call is 6:00 pm in Concert BlackDHS Winter Concert, December 6, 2016 at DHS. 7:00 Concert; Call is 6:30 pm in Concert Black.Fall District Band Concert, October 26, 2016 at DHS, 6:30 pm; Call is 6:00 pm in Concert Black.Fur Ball Gala at Dunkirk Clarion, October 22, 2016, 7:00 pm2014-15ALMOST SPRING CONCERT MARCH 12, 2015 7:00 pm DHS AUD
SING, SING, SING Louis Prima, arr. Victor Lopez
TAKE FIVE Paul Desmond, arr. Rich DeRosa
LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Chuck Mangione, arr. Victor Lopez
ROYAL GARDEN BLUES Clarence Williams & Spencer Williams, arr. Billy Strayhorn
This is an Essentially Ellington chart transcribed by David Berger for Jazz at Lincoln Center
WINTER CONCERT DECEMBER 9, 2014 7:00 pm DHS AUD
ALL OF ME Simons & Marks, arr. Roger Holmes
OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE Erik Morales
RUDOLPH & HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS arr. Jerry Nowak
FALL DISTRICT BAND CONCERT OCTOBER 29, 2014 6:30 pm DHS AUDSAXES WITH ATTITUDE Michael Sweeney
BLUE GOO BOOGALOO James Kass
THEME FROM SHAFT Isaac Hayes, arr. Tom Davis
2013-14
WINTER HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT: DECEMBER 10, 2013 at DHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.FALL DISTRICT BAND CONCERT: October 29, 2013 at DHS Auditorium, 7:00 pmJIVE CAT JUMP by Larry Neeck
FEELS SO GOOD by Chuck Mangione, arr. Victor Lopez
CHAMELEON by Hancock, Jackson, Mason and Maupin, arr. Victor Lopez
2012-13Spring District Concert on March 21st, 2013 at Dunkirk Middle School 6:30 pm
OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE Eric Morales
An original blues shuffle. Listen here: http://www.alfred-music.com/player/JazzBand2009/30637/player.htmlHigh School Winter Concert, December 11th, 7:00 pmFROSTY THE SNOWMAN Nelson & Rollins, arr. Nowak
SANTA BABY Javits, Springer & Springer, arr. John Berry
LAZY DOG BLUES arr. James Kass
Fall District Band Concert, October 30th 6:30 pmR.O.C.K. in the USA John Mellencamp, arr. MurthaTHE CAT FROM CATALINA James KassHOG SQUEALIN', RIP-SNORTIN', BELLY-ACHIN' BLUES SweeneyHigh School Spring Concert, May 10th, 7:00Van Morrison, arr. Victor Lopez MOONDANCEJames Kass, LAZY DOG BLUESIsacc Hayes, arr. Tom Davis, THEME FROM SHAFTBUFFALO JAZZ REVIEW, KENMORE, NY APRIL 21STSPECTACLE OF SOUND INVITATIONAL, MARCH 31Spring District Band Concert 3/28/2012Full Ensemble:MOONDANCE, Van Morrison, arr. Victor LopezHARLEM NOCTURNE, Earle Hagen, arr. Rick Stitzelhttp://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=http://www.halleonard.com/audio/07011600.mp3&song_title=HarlemNocturne&filename=G_10052550Combo:RED CLAY, Freddie HubbardSPECTACLE OF SOUND @ The Tralf Music Hall, Buffalo, NY 3/31/2012Full Ensemble:MOONDANCE, Van Morrison, arr. Victor LopezTAKE FIVE, Desmond, arr. Rich DeRosaCombo:RED CLAY, Freddie HubbardFOOTPRINTS, Wayne ShorterFall District Band Concert 10/26/2011ST THOMAS Sonny Rollins, arr. MitchellSPAIN Chick Corea, Victor LopezCheck out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_OEJ0wqt2gBLUE TRAIN John Coltrane, arr. TaylorSpring High School Concert 5/23/2011MINNIE THE MOOCHER Cab Calloway version, arr. by Mike HenebryVocals: Nicky KobelARMED FORCES SALUTE arr. Fred WescheCHILDREN OF SANCHEZ By Chuck Mangione, arr. Keith FoleyTAKE FIVE By Paul Desmond , arr. Rich DeRosaFamous tune written by Alto Sax, Paul Desmond, of TheDave Brubeck QuartetSpring District Band Concert 4/7/2011ANDSpectacle of Sound Jazz Invitational4/9/2011 at the Tralf Music HallSWINGIN' THE BLUES By Count Basi & Eddie DurhamA Jazz at Lincoln Center transcription for the 2010-11Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band ProgramA recording & rehearsal videotape with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center for the Arts Jazz Orchestra can accessed here:Audio http://jalc.org/jazzED/ee/f_repertoire.asp 1938 Count Basie RecordingVideo http://rm3s.net/jalc-edu/Default.aspx?mg=5b207f60-19e7-4550-8a70-7f2f80802eaf&ti=id0.343673047722987SING, SING, SING Louis Prima, arr. Roy PhillippeVideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mJ4dpNal_k 1937 Benny Goodman Orchestra......and NO, we are not getting pants like these...GET IT ON Bill Chase, arr. Victor LopezVideo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVt_M1bY_Sw 1971 Chase Band...Check out the hair!!!CRITICAL MASS Jeff JarvisHS Holiday Concert 12/7/2010UNION BLUES W. Roy MitchellAn original 12 bar blues commissioned by Union City High School.TIPPIN' ON THE QT Buck Clayton, transc. David BergerA Jazz at Lincoln Center transcription for the 2010-11Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band ProgramA recording & rehearsal videotape with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center for the Arts Jazz Orchestra can accessed here:SANTA BABY Tony & Phil Springer, arr. John BerryA recording can be found here http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/searchFor the Fall District Band Concert 10/28/2010TUXEDO JUNCTION Hawkins, Johnson & Dash, arr. John BerryA classic medium swing tune from 1939.WITCHCRAFTPICK UP THE PIECES Average White Band, arr. W. Roy MitchellA 1974 Funk Rock tune._______________________________________2009-10 Repertoire and EventsDHS Jazz Ensemble will be traveling to Tonawanda HS May 14th for a Jazz Clinic with Grammy-award winning jazzer Chris Vadala [the Tenor Saxophonist for Chuck Mangione]. Please consider supporting the Jazz Nite...For MAY 18, 2010 Spring Concert:ST. THOMAS Sonny Rollins/ arr. Roy MitchellA great arrangment from a local area musician, Thank you again.AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD Cahn & Heusen"THE" Dean Martin ChartClick link to ejazzlines for a full recording:FATBACK & GREENS Jeff JarvisA 2006 Funk Tune from Kendor PublishersClick link to Kendor for a recording:FRONTBURNER Sammy NesticoAn original medium shuffle in a Count Basie styleClick link to Kendor for a recording:Jazz Audition Tracks for CCMTA Winter FestivalFor December 12, 2009 Holiday ConcertKANSAS CITY arr. John BerryA swing shuffle from the early 1950's25 OR 6 TO 4 Arr. Peter BlairAs recorded by Chicago in the 1970'sRUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER arr. J Nowakanimation courtesy of www.gooddogie.com