Jazz Ensemble

This ensemble provides musicians an opportunity to study and perform jazz and popular music. Instruction is provided in tone production, rhythm, style, concept, listening skills, music history, and improvisation. By studying a variety of musical styles, students acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of music.

Members of the band program in Grades 7 through 12, participate in the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association's Mid-State and All-State bands and orchestras, Solo and Ensemble festivals, and various performances in the community. The annual FRA Jazz Café in the spring is the highlight of the year when special guest musicians perform with the jazz ensemble.

In March, 2007, the Jazz Ensemble joined the Vocal Ensemble at Festival Disney.

Please enjoy some of the audio and video files from the Franklin Road Academy Jazz Ensemble.

Video	Select Format
Blues in the Night	Real Player	Windows Media
Chili Pepper Got Your Tongue	Real Player	Windows Media
Front Burner	Real Player	Windows Media
Nasty Bit of Blues	Real Player	Windows Media
Take Five	Real Player	Windows Media
Audio Only
	Blue Rond Ala Turk (3.76MB)
	La Fiesta (4.46MB)

Note: You will need Real Player or Windows Media Player to view these clips.

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