====== Monday Night Big Band (Spring 2024) ======

^  Ensemble Details  ^^
| **Session** | [[sessions:2024_spring|Spring 2024]] |
| **Day/Time** | Mondays, 7:00-9:30 PM |
| **Description** | Advanced big band focusing on classic and contemporary repertoire |

===== Description =====

The Monday Night Big Band is CCJA's flagship large ensemble. In Spring 2024, the band explored the music of Thad Jones, Maria Schneider, and original compositions by band members. The 17-piece ensemble performed at the Spring Showcase and several community events.

===== Performers =====

**Saxophones:**
  * [[performers:jane_smith|Jane Smith]] - Alto 1
  * [[performers:mike_johnson|Mike Johnson]] - Alto 2
  * [[performers:sarah_williams|Sarah Williams]] - Tenor 1
  * [[performers:tom_davis|Tom Davis]] - Tenor 2
  * [[performers:chris_brown|Chris Brown]] - Baritone

**Trumpets:**
  * [[performers:alex_garcia|Alex Garcia]] - Lead
  * [[performers:emily_chen|Emily Chen]] - 2nd
  * [[performers:david_lee|David Lee]] - 3rd
  * [[performers:lisa_martinez|Lisa Martinez]] - 4th

**Trombones:**
  * [[performers:james_wilson|James Wilson]] - Lead
  * [[performers:amy_taylor|Amy Taylor]] - 2nd
  * [[performers:robert_anderson|Robert Anderson]] - Bass

**Rhythm Section:**
  * [[performers:kevin_moore|Kevin Moore]] - Piano
  * [[performers:jessica_white|Jessica White]] - Bass
  * [[performers:brian_harris|Brian Harris]] - Drums
  * [[performers:nicole_clark|Nicole Clark]] - Guitar

===== Mentors =====

  * [[performers:john_doe_mentor|John Doe]] - Director
  * [[performers:mary_jones_mentor|Mary Jones]] - Assistant Director

===== Songs =====

  * [[songs:a_child_is_born|A Child Is Born]] (Thad Jones)
  * [[songs:groove_merchant|Groove Merchant]] (Jerome Richardson)
  * [[songs:hang_gliding|Hang Gliding]] (Maria Schneider)
  * [[songs:blues_for_miles|Blues for Miles]] (Student Original)

===== Performances =====

  * [[performances:spring_2024_showcase|Spring 2024 Showcase Concert]] - May 3, 2024
  * [[performances:spring_2024_coffeehouse|Spring 2024 Coffeehouse]] - March 15, 2024

===== Media =====

  * [[media:mnbb_2024_rehearsal_photos|Rehearsal Photos]]
  * [[media:mnbb_2024_showcase_video|Showcase Performance Video]]

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//Tags:// {{tag>ensemble big_band 2024 spring}}

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