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Alberta International Band Festival

Intermediate Jazz Band - AIBF Calgary

Intermediate Jazz Band - AIBF Calgary

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Jazz Performance 

Each Ensemble is allocated a maximum of 30 minutes of performance and a 30 minute clinic (including stage transition times). Performances are scheduled in groups of three (pod system). All the groups in your pod will come together in the performance space.

Intermediate (Grades 3-4)

Ideal for: More experienced middle school bands, high school bands, or developing players with a solid foundation in jazz basics.

  • Grade 3 (Medium Easy):

    • Description: Appropriate for bands with a few years of jazz experience. These pieces feature more complex rhythms, harmonies, and extended forms. Players are expected to understand basic jazz articulations and style.
    • Typical Characteristics: Syncopated rhythms, more independent lines for each section, and moderate use of jazz articulations like accents and staccatos. Solos may require basic improvisation over more varied chord changes.
  • Grade 4 (Medium):

    • Description: Suitable for high school bands that have a strong grasp of jazz fundamentals. The music at this level is more challenging, with more intricate harmonies, advanced rhythms, and greater demands on individual players.
    • Typical Characteristics: Complex rhythms including triplets, more challenging syncopation, use of extended harmonies (like 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths), and more developed form. Solos often require moderate to advanced improvisational skills.
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