Jazz Ensemble is offered as an opposite-day companion course to the Symphonic Band course. Students taking this course must be enrolled in the Symphonic Band. This course is open by audition to students who play the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass or drums. Classes are devoted to the serious study of a wide variety of jazz music and styles. Emphasis is placed on the development of the style, interpretation, and the technical skills needed for jazz performance along with the historical aspects of this American art form.

Participation in the Jazz Ensemble includes required after-school and evening rehearsals and performances as determined by the director. This ensemble will be involved in several jazz competitions and festivals in the spring that generally occur on Friday evenings and some Saturdays.

Prerequisite: Audition and/or approval by high school jazz ensemble director.