Brian Ohlsen-Jazz Band, Jazz Lab Band
630.783.5064
701 Plainfield Rd.
Downers Grove, Il 60516

Jazz Lab Band Rehearsals for February:

Thursday, Feb. 12 from 3:00-4:30 pm for the WIND INSTRUMENTS ONLY.
Thursday, Feb. 19 from 3:00-4:30 pm for the RHYTHM SECTION ONLY. *This is a change.
Thursday, Feb. 26 from 3:00-4:30 pm for the FULL BAND.

This ensemble is the entry level jazz group open to all 6-8th grade students enrolled in band. This ensemble serves two main purposes: 1) Allow more students access to jazz music, especially those who play non-traditional jazz band instruments, and 2) To start young rhythms section players on bass, drumset and jazz piano. This group performs at the winter and spring concerts. No audition is required for this group. Questions about Lab Band?
CLICK HERE for the Jazz Lab Band FAQ

Blues Scales
The scale steps for any basic blues scale is: 1, b3, 4, b5, 5, b7, 8 (1).
Example: The Concert Bb Blues scale notes would be: Bb, Db, Eb, Fb (E nat), F, Ab, Bb. (For concert pitch insts.)

Click the links below for a printed outline of the Concert Bb Blues scale for your instrument.
CLICK HERE for a Bb Blues midi file for you to play along with.
Trumpet, Tenor Sax, T.C. Baritone
Alto/Bari Sax
Trombone, B.C. Baritone
Guitar, Vibes
Piano
Bass