Directed by Mr. Madison Argo - margo@garlandisd.net

 

The Rowlett Jazz Ensembles is one of the more popular concert groups in the Rowlett Band Program.  We have two jazz ensembles at Rowlett. Jazz Ensemble 1 meets during school while Jazz Ensemble 2 meets after school. The twenty four piece ensembles are open to saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and rhythm section that includes drumset, piano, bass and rhythm guitar. The students in the jazz ensembles perform the music of the foremost big band composers, past and present.  Through listening to recordings, critiquing, analyzing, discussion and application, students learn a variety of jazz styles found within this genre. Membership in the Rowlett Jazz Ensembles are by audition only. Please contact Mr. Art Ruangtip, Director of the Rowlett Jazz Ensemble 1 or Mr. Javier Rivera, Director of the Rowlett Jazz Ensemble 2 for more information on auditions for the Rowlett Jazz programs