Jazz Bands
All three jazz bands rehearse on Monday evenings, during term time, at NMPAT. The rhythm section for each band meet for an additional sectional with a specialist coach before the main band rehearsal.
County Jazz 3 is directed by Archie Batty and Sam Round is their rhythm coach. Rehearsals take place in Room 4 from 6.00-7.30pm, with a rhythm sectional from 5.15-6.00pm.
To see letters for Jazz 3 members, please visit our letters page. For information on the non-residential course, at NMPAT please go to annual courses.
Click here to see all Jazz 3 events in the online events calendar.
County Jazz 2 is directed by Matt Butler. Rehearsals take place in Room 5 from 6.30-8.30pm with rhythm sectional from 5.30-6.15pm.
To see letters for Jazz 2 members, please visit our letters page. For information on their non-residential course, at NMPAT, please go to annual courses.
Click here to see all Jazz 2 events in the online calendar.
County Youth Big Band is directed by Nikki Hannent-Corbett and Sam Round is their rhythm coach. Rehearsals take place in the Edmund Rubbra Hall, from 7.00-9.00pm, with rhythm sectional from 6.15-7.00pm.
To see letters for County Youth Big Band members, please visit our letters page. For information on their non-residential course, at NMPAT, please go to annual courses.
Click here to see all CYBigB events in the online calendar
Concert Dress
The concert dress guidelines below are meant as a general reference. For the most accurate details, please refer to the specific event letter.
Jazz 3: All black, including clean black shoes, and a snazzy tie. Any skirts/dresses should be at or below knee length, and worn with black tights.
Jazz 2: All black, including clean black shoes, and a snazzy tie. Any skirts/dresses should be at or below knee length, and worn with black tights.
County Youth Big Band: Smart dark suits with clean dark shoes. Any skirts/dresses should be at or below knee length, and worn with black tights.
