Jazz Band

The Ponderosa High School Jazz Band is an audition-only ensemble with the following instrumentation: 2-3 Alto Saxophones 2-3 Tenor Saxophones, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 5 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The course emphasizes the study and performance of traditional and modern jazz big band music. Students will have the opportunity to play many musical styles including swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, funk, and rock music. Jazz band will play at several performances and festivals throughout the year, including the Mile High Jazz Festival, UNC Greeley Jazz Festival, and the Legends Jazz Festival.

Students must be enrolled in Symphonic Band in order to be a member of Jazz Band. Auditions take place in late February for Ponderosa students. If you are a junior high school student interested in auditioning for Jazz Band, please contact Mr. Hesch.