JAZZ BAND
Jazz Band is an advanced performance-based course designed for serious, dedicated musicians by audition only. This is the most top performance ensemble at Damien High School. They perform at adjudicated SCSBOA jazz band festivals, school performances, and gigs during the second semester.
Meets CSU/UC "f" requirement.
After 2 consecutive years, students are eligible to receive honors credit.
REHEARSALS
Class: Period 7
FESTIVALS
2/21 Western States Jazz Festival
TBD Bonita Jazz Festival
5/3 Buena Park Festival
PERFORMANCES
12/2 Damien Tree Lighting
12/8 Open House
12/11 Christmas Concert
2/28 Winter Show & Dinner
3/28-31 Jazz Trip
2024
2nd PLACE
Western States Jazz Festival 2/23/24
Groovin Hard arr. Peter Blair
God Bless the Child arr. Rick Stitzel
Jumpin' at the Woodside arr. Rich DeRosa
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) arr. Mark Taylor
2023
1ST PLACE
Western States Jazz Festival 2/24/23
Watermelon Man arr. Mike Kamuf
Blues in Hoss Flat arr. Victor Lopez
After Sunset by Larry Neeck
Fat Cat by Doug Beach
2022
3rd place
OUTSTANDING RHYTHM SECTION
Santa Barba Jazz Band Festival 5/14/2022
Sing, Sing, Sing arr. Victor Lopez
Moondance arr. Victor Lopez
After Sunset by Larry Neeck
Mambo Swing arr. Roger Holmes
MUSIC
PAST RESULTS
2024 Results
2/23 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 2nd Place & Outstanding Saxophone Section
3/16 Bonita Jazz Explosion @ Bonita Center for the Arts = Superior & Outstanding Trombone Section
4/20 New Orleans Heritage Festival @ Martin Behrman Charter School = Gold Rating & Spirit Award
2023 Results
2/24 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 1st Place
3/18 Bonita Jazz Explosion @ Bonita Center for the Arts = Excellent
2022 Results
2/26 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = Excellent & 4th Place
5/14 Santa Barbara Jazz Festival @ Santa Barbara High School = Excellent, 3rd Place & Outstanding Rhythm Section