Above Jazz Combo starts off the evening at the final concert of the year.
The RMHS Jazz Bands held their concert on Wednesday night May 28th wrapping up the year in music. Jazz Combo kicked it off with a couple of tunes, "All Blues" by Miles Davis and "Cantaloupe Island" by Herbie Hancock. Then Jazz II featured several selections by composer Doug Beach; Down Home, Riley's Thang and Dana's Song highlighting several student soloing throughout each song. Finally, Jazz Ensemble I capped off the night with "Thatitude" (this year's audition piece) "Brass Machine" a song featuring the trumpet section, Li'l Darlin' by famed composer Neal Hefti, "Hack's Back" by Les Taylor and ended with the Band's favorite composer, Gordon Goodwin; playing "Sing, Sang, Sung". The Music Boosters "thank" Mr. Buti for another great year and all of the music students for their hard work and outstanding accomplishments. More photos can be found on the Jazz Band page.


               At the Spring Jazz concert Students from each band soloed throughout the evening.

Photos from 2008 Jazz Concert

Good vibes for Jazz Band II at NIU in 2008
Congratulations to the RMHS Jazz Band II on a fine performance last week at the 2008 Northern Illinois University Jazz Festival. In this a noncompetitive festival, the group received some great feedback on their work. In addition, guitarist, Nick received an Outstanding Soloist Award. Congratulations Nick and the entire Jazz Band II on a job well done.

   Jazz Band II pictured at Pops concert

Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble are the host bands for the annual Jazz in the Meadows Jazz Festival. The Jazz Bands study a wide variety of advanced jazz styles, including: swing, Latin, bebop, funk, and many others. These ensembles will perform at college festivals, various community events, Pops Concert, the Holiday Assembly, Jazz in the Meadows, Grade school tours, and the Spring Jazz Concert.