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.
Class: Period 7
2/20 Western States Jazz Festival
3/7 Orange Lutheran Jazz Festival
5/8 RCC Jazz Festival
12/11 Christmas Concert
2/27 Winter Show & Dinner
4/27 Disneyland CA Adventure
5/14 Spring Concert
RCC Jazz Festival 5/9/2025
Western States Jazz Festival 2/23/2025
The Blues Walk arr. Mark Taylor
Angel Eyes arr. Carl Strommen
Watermelon Man arr. Mike Kamuf
Western States Jazz Festival 2/23/2024
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
Western States Jazz Festival 2/24/2023
Watermelon Man arr. Mike Kamuf
Blues in Hoss Flat arr. Victor Lopez
After Sunset by Larry Neeck
Fat Cat by Doug Beach
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
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
5/3 Music in the Parks Festival @ Valencia High School = 1st place
5/9 RCC Jazz Festival @ Riverside City College = 1st place; Unanimous Superior
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 & 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; Excellent
3/18 Bonita Jazz Explosion @ Bonita Center for the Arts = Excellent
2022 Results
2/26 Western States Jazz Festival @ Upland High School = 4th Place; Excellent
5/14 Santa Barbara Jazz Festival @ Santa Barbara High School = 3rd place; Excellent & Outstanding Rhythm Section