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The band program at Lafayette Jefferson High School allows students to participate in a variety of performing ensembles suited to their abilities and desires. A basic assumption for all bands is the willingness to improve and be part of a group effort. Students who have successfully completed the middle school band program are welcomed and encouraged to continue their musical studies at Lafayette Jefferson. For those students wishing to participate in the competitive marching arena, the Jefferson Marching Band is offered as a class during the school day. The group works extensively during the summer and fall participating in contests, and provides entertainment during the Jeff football games.
After the marching season is over, the students then become a concert band for the remainder of the first semester. In addition to marching band, also offered during the first semester are: Freshman Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and the Wind Ensemble.
At the end of the marching band season, the Drum Line becomes the Percussion Ensemble, a legitimate performing group. All of these bands strive for individual and ensemble improvement. Outstanding professionals, who have encouraged and guided these students since their beginning days in middle school, give students sectional help. It is very important that recognition be given to these teachers, and the outstanding work that the middle school directors do to prepare our students for the high school experience.
Other activities that students are encouraged to be part of include the popular Jefferson Show Band, which plays for the Jefferson basketball games; Solo and Ensemble contest; Indiana All-State Band; private lessons; and numerous small group playing experiences. Wind players also have the opportunity to audition for membership in the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra.
The Jefferson Band program is also supported by the parents and friends making up the Jefferson Band Boosters. The group is an integral part in the success of all of the bands at Jeff.
The Music Department presents two major annual performance events. In the late fall is the formal Gala, which includes a very popular silent auction. In the spring, Music in May showcases the talents of all the musical preformance ensembles, bands and orchestra. |
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Jefferson Concert Band
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Wind Ensemble
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The Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at Jefferson High School. This group has received many honors including participating in the ISSMA State Finals in 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The Jefferson Wind Ensemble was selected to be the Honor Band at University festivals including Indiana State and Purdue University. Recent honors include being selected to perform at the Indiana Music Educators State Convention in January of 2003. Guest Conductor on the program was Director of Bands at the University of Michigan, Michael Haithcock.
This group is made up of primarily seniors and juniors who study advanced musical compositions from a variety of composers. Only the most serious of wind and percussion students are accepted into this ensemble, and all must be studying privately. Sectionals occur during the Student Resource Time. The band performs at the Fall Gala, Holiday Shows, Sixth Grade and Wind Ensemble Festival, Fifth Grade Recruitment Concert, ISSMA District and State Contests, Hall of Fame Ceremony and Music In May. Members of the Wind Ensemble also serve as the wind section for the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra.
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Any parents who are willing or interested in helping out with the upcoming ISSMA contest should contact Jana Reinhart for more information. Help will be needed Friday after school and all day Saturday. 772-4700 ext 2082
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