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Bulldog Big BandBulldog Big Band:
The Bulldog Big Band is the flagship ensemble of the Waukegan High School jazz program. The band is comprised of 14-17 students that are selected through an audition process at the beginning of each school year and meets twice a week after school. The mission of the Bulldog Big Band is to immerse students in the study and performance of historically and culturally significant jazz repertoire. Students will develop the technical and tonal skills to perform in various jazz styles at the highest quality. Students in the ensemble will develop critical jazz listening habits, and evaluate the merits of various jazz performances. Students in the Bulldog Big Band learn advanced music theory and advanced improvisation techniques that are showcased by student solos. This group performs 3 concerts throughout the year in addition to participating in 2-3 competitions, performing for select District 60 events and public performances in the community. The group has performed at the Illinois High School Association Music Organization contest, earning Division 1 ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2023. They have also performed at the North Shore Jazz Festival, earning Division 1 ratings in 2019 and 2020. During the 2021-2022 school year this ensemble succeeded in performing at the Mundelein High School Jazz Festival as well as the IHSA Large Group Organization Contest. During the 2022-2023 school year this group performed for the first time at the Rolling Meadows Jazz Festival and returned to the Mundelein High School Jazz Festival, earning a division 1 rating at both competitions. |
Bulldog Lab Bands
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upcoming events
3/21/24 - Bulldog Jazz CafeCall-Times:
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