Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Announcing Grade 5-6 Jazz Lab Registration


Announcing Registration for the Darien 5-6 Jazz Lab!

The Music Department of the Darien Public Schools would like to announce an opportunity for all grade 5 and 6 Band students to participate in our Jazz Lab program. The program is available to all 5th and 6th grade students currently enrolled in their school bands, with exceptions made for a limited number of piano, bass and guitar students.


Students will be performing music in the jazz, pop and rock styles and will develop skills in improvising, creating and performing their own original music. This ensemble with be directed by Mr. Matthew Curley and is assisted by members of the award winning Darien High School Jazz Ensemble, as well as Music teachers from throughout the district. The ensemble will meet every Thursday from 4:00 -5:00 p.m. at the Darien High School Orchestra room from October 17 through February 6th.  For more information please contact Jazz Lab Director Matthew Curley at: mcurley@darienps.org by Friday October 11 in order to assure participation.  

You can use the link below for more information about how to sign-up for this opportunity.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cf0unxwDIjgqS08p_tLoirevsete7wok9R0LzrF2IJk/edit?usp=sharing

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