Upcoming EventsSpring concert
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 7 PM WGHS Theatre Farewell concert Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 7 PM WGHS Theatre Student InformationRehearsal/Performance Absence Reporting Form
Course syllabus Listening journal 1/21/20: "Whirly-Bird" Concert Attire Black dress shirt, colorful tie, black dress pants, black dress shoes |
About Jazz BandJazz Band is an audition-only ensemble that meets after school during "7th period." The course covers several styles of music that fall under the jazz heading, including swing, blues, Latin, rock, funk, and more.
Each year, the Jazz Band participates in 3-4 "home" concerts at WGHS, as well as outside performances. In the 2018-19 school year, they received a Superior rating and won Best Overall High School Jazz Band at Music in the Parks in Anaheim. They also received an Excellent rating at the CMEA Jazz Combo Festival at Gunn High School. Auditions for the 2020-21 Jazz Band will be held on Monday, April 6 after school. No sign-up is required; auditions will be first come, first served. Current openings are for tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, upright bass, and drums. Recent Performances |