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

5/8 RCC Jazz Festival

PERFORMANCES

4/27 Disneyland CA Adventure

5/14 Spring Concert

5/16 VPA Festival

2026

1st PLACE

WESTERN STATES JAZZ FESTIVAL

Work Song arr. Erik Morales

Take Five arr. Rich DeRosa

Isfahan arr. David Berger

Crunchy Frog by Gordon Goodwin

2025

1ST PLACE

RCC JAZZ FESTIVAL

1ST PLACE

MUSIC IN THE PARKS FESTIVAL

1ST PLACE

CRUISE FESTIVAL

2nd PLACE

WESTERN STATES JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Blues Walk arr. Mark Taylor

Angel Eyes arr. Carl Strommen

Watermelon Man arr. Mike Kamuf

2024

1ST PLACE

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

2nd PLACE

WESTERN STATES JAZZ FESTIVAL

Groovin Hard arr. Peter Blair

God Bless the Child arr. Rick Stitzel 1

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

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

SANTA BARBARA JAZZ FESTIVAL

4th PLACE

WESTERN STATES JAZZ FESTIVAL

Sing, Sing, Sing arr. Victor Lopez

Moondance arr. Victor Lopez

After Sunset by Larry Neeck

Mambo Swing arr. Roger Holmes

MUSIC

Jazz Band 2025 Music

PAST RESULTS

2026 Results

2/20 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 1st place; Superior

2025 Results

2/21 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 2nd place; Excellent

3/15 Bonita Jazz Explosion @ Bonita Center for the Arts = Superior Rating

5/3 Music in the Parks Festival @ Valencia High School = 1st place; Superior Rating

5/9 RCC Jazz Festival @ Riverside City College = 1st place; Unanimous Superior Rating

2024 Results

2/23 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 2nd place; Excellent & Outstanding Saxophone Section

3/16 Bonita Jazz Explosion @ Bonita Center for the Arts = Superior Rating & Outstanding Trombone Section

4/20 New Orleans Heritage Festival @ Martin Behrman Charter School = 1st place; Gold Rating & Spirit Award

2023 Results

2/24 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 1st place; Excellent

3/18 Bonita Jazz Explosion @ Bonita Center for the Arts = Excellent Rating

2022 Results

2/26 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 4th Place; Excellent Rating

5/14 Santa Barbara Jazz Festival @ Santa Barbara High School = 3rd place; Excellent Rating & Outstanding Rhythm Section

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