Jazz Ensemble
The PHS Jazz Ensemble is a community favorite with its flair for Big Band, swing, and contemporary jazz among its repertoire. This program meets the a-g requirements for Visual and Performing Arts. Basic improvisation, interpreting jazz notation, and reading chord changes are some of the skills covered. It’s a smaller group and auditions are necessary. The class meets both semesters and performs 3-5 times at school and district events as well as at many community events. It is common for a smaller group to be hired out for private parties/events.