Welcome to Jazz Band at GMS
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The GMS Jazz Band s open to any 7th and 8th grade student participating in the GMS Band Program. At this time, there are no auditions for the GMS Jazz Band. Students participating in jazz band must be confident on their instrument and prepared for more challenging music and independent parts.
The GMS Jazz Band s open to any 7th and 8th grade student participating in the GMS Band Program. At this time, there are no auditions for the GMS Jazz Band. Students participating in jazz band must be confident on their instrument and prepared for more challenging music and independent parts.
Students who play rhythm section instruments (piano, bass, guitar) do not need to be in the concert band, as long as they are currently enrolled in private lessons outside of school.
Jazz Band meets Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7 AM in the GMS Band Room. Students should arrive at least 5 minutes early so they can set up their instruments.
In addition to the concerts below, the jazz band will participate in the Gorham Jazz Tour (TBD) and various daytime school events such as pep rallies and special events.
Jazz band will begin in late September, TBD.
Concert Dates
Concert Dates
December 11th, 2025 - 6:00pm: Band & Jazz Band Winter Concert (requried) @ GMS Auditorium
December 11th, 2025 - 6:00pm: Band & Jazz Band Winter Concert (requried) @ GMS Auditorium
April 7th, 2026 - 6:00pm: All Gorham Band Night (required) @ GHS Gymnasium
April 7th, 2026 - 6:00pm: All Gorham Band Night (required) @ GHS Gymnasium
May 6th, 2026 Steam Night: Jazz Band only. More details to come later this year
May 6th, 2026 Steam Night: Jazz Band only. More details to come later this year
May 7th, 2026 - 6:00 pm: Band & Jazz Band Spring Concert (required) @ GMS Auditorium
May 7th, 2026 - 6:00 pm: Band & Jazz Band Spring Concert (required) @ GMS Auditorium
May 26th, 2026 - all day: Jazz Band Tour of Gorham Schools.
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