Announcing Jazz Lab Band

Jazz Lab Band will begin in January and run through May. This band is for everyone who is proficient on their instrument and wants to explore jazz basics and improvisation. All instruments are welcome.
The band will meet every other Thursday after school beginning January 14th.
Student will be able to take the activity bus or be picked up.

Our Jazz Lab clinician is Ivan Arteaga.

Ivan Arteaga is a saxophone and clarinet player in the Seattle area. He has recently completed a Masters degree in composition at the University of Washington, studying with Richard Karpen and Cuong Vu. Ivan has a background in jazz but is primarily involved in the creation and performance of new works by current musicians and composers. His playing and projects have spanned the worlds of contemporary art music, avant-pop, completely free-improvised works, and much in between. Ivan is also a founding musician and board member of the Seattle record label Table & Chairs launched in early 2011.

This band is a great way to learn jazz basics whether you plan to join the traditional jazz band in the future or not.

If you are currently a member of our traditional jazz band the lab band is a great place to increase your improvisation skills.

Please email Ms. Sunmark if you are interested in joining Jazz Lab Band or if you need more information.