The Lafayette Jefferson Jazz Band is the advanced jazz ensemble at the high school. It uses standard jazz band instrumentation of 5 saxophones, 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. This group consists of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and admission is by audition / interview only. The Jazz Band meets as a class during the school day.
Annual performances include the Fall Gala, Instrumental Christmas Concert, Purdue Jazz Festival, Mid-winter Dance, Ebony & Ivory Ball, Mardi Gras Concert, Spring Concert with the Freshman Band, and Music in May. Other performances have included: Senior Citizen Fair, Ball State Jazz Festival, University of Indianapolis Jazz Festival, Intersections Indy Jazz Festival, Labor Day Family Picnic, various elementary school field trips, and performances at Purdue University functions. |
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