An examination of a competition set for your active high school jazz band: “Hay Burner” by Sammy Nestico, “A Child is Born” by Thad Jones, “The Next Chapter” by Patty Darling, “Uchibeng Wow-Wow” by Michael Philip Mossman.

Abstract

The following report is an in depth research and analysis project based on the graduation requirement for a Masters in Music degree from Kansas State University. The product of this project was a performance at the Iowa Jazz Championships by the Xavier High School Jazz Band One (Cedar Rapids, IA), Kelli L. Swehla, director. This performance was held on March 31, 2015, at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (part of the Iowa Events Center), in Des Moines, IA. The repertoire included Hay Burner by Sammy Nestico, A Child Is Born by Thad Jones, The Next Chapter by Patty Darling and Uchibeng Wow-Wow by Michael Philip Mossman. The theoretical, historical and technical analyses of this process were collected using the Unit of the Teacher Resource Guide, developed by Richard Miles and the Macro, Micro, Macro score analysis form developed by Dr. Frank Tracz. This report also includes documentation of the planning and evaluation of each rehearsal.