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Ethos Jazz Ensemble

Ethos Jazz Ensemble

Ethos Jazz Ensemble

Ethos Jazz Ensemble
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Jazz Ensemble
The Ethos Jazz Ensemble delves not only into many styles of traditional big band music (blues, swing, samba/latin, rock), but also focuses on improvisatory techniques for every instrument. The Ethos Jazz Ensemble is open to public, private, and home school saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and rhythm section players from across Middle Tennessee. Enriching what students learn in their school band class and from private lesson instructors, the Jazz Ensemble offers students the opportunity to play in an advanced big band setting, preparing music at an accelerated rate and learning from other talented students.
For more information, contact Dr. Zimmerer at fzimmerer@ethosmusic.net.
Step One: AUDITION!
November 1, 2026 • 2-8pm • Stewarts Creek High School
Students will audition with the same scale/sightreading requirements
and musical excerpts as set by MTSBOA for your grade.
Contact Dr. Zimmerer at fzimmerer@ethosmusic.net if you are unavailable on November 1.
CLICK HERE to access the MTSBOA audition music.
Step Two: REGISTER
Parents should complete this Registration Form AFTER students are placed in the ensemble.
Auditions Results will be announced the evening of November 1. The first rehearsal is Monday, November 2 at 5:45pm. Registration Form (with tuition) must be completed before the November 9 rehearsal.
Ethos Jazz Ensemble (grades 8-12)
Rehearses Mondays from 5:45-7:15pm
Stewarts Creek High School
301 Red Hawk Parkway
Smyrna, TN 37167
Frank Zimmerer, conductor
$272 per year/$48 per month
November through April
2026-2027 Calendar for Ethos Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, November 1, 2026 - Auditions for Wind Symphony/Jazz Ensemble
November 2, 2026 - First Day of Rehearsals for Wind Symphony/Jazz Ensemble
February 7, 2027 - Winter Concert - 4:30pm Call/6pm - Stewarts Creek High School
April 25, 2027 - Grand Finale Concert - 4:30pm Call/6pm Concert - Stewarts Creek High School
Click Here for a Public Calendar for all Ethos Classes, Ensembles, and Performances
Logistical Information for Ethos Jazz Ensemble
Click Here to Read the Ethos Student/Parent Handbook
Concert Attire for Ethos Jazz Ensemble
Concert Black:
Black Dress Shirt/Blouse
Black Dress Pants
Black Dress Socks/Hosiery
Black Dress Shoes
Black Sportcoat optional but encouraged
Ethos Youth Ensembles
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