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Jazz Band
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is an auditioned group that performs a large variety of musical styles. The Jazz Band performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year as well as extra performances at lunch time, basketball games, and other miscellaneous events throughout the year. Jazz Band is a very high energy group full of dedicated musicians who are looking to gain additional experience on their instrument that they play in other groups.
Congratulations to the members of the 2024-25 Jazz Band:
Congratulations to the members of the 2024-25 Jazz Band:
Alto 1: Kaden Sorenson
Alto 2: Aram Zatikyan
Tenor 1: Lyric Sadler
Tenor 2: Kyler Corrigan
Bari: TJ Johanson
Trumpet 1: Lily Hogebaum
Trumpet 2: Theo Padilla
Trumpet 3: Nathan Carson
Trumpet 4: Jonathan Gonzalez
Trombone 1: Brayden McDougal
Piano: Hugh Christensen
Guitar: Joseph Burggraaf
Bass: Jack Helsby
Drumset: Charlie Mower, Ian Moncurr
Auditions are DUE March 20th, 2026
Auditions are DUE March 20th, 2026
2026/27 Jazz Band Audition Information
2026/27 Jazz Band Audition Information
Below contains information regarding Jazz Band auditions for the 2026/2027 school year. The philosophy of WJHS Jazz is that there is a place for students of all skill levels within our jazz program. Auditions are required for placement into a WJHS Jazz Ensemble.
WIND SECTION: Saxes, Trumpet, & Trombone:
1. Scales- Directors will select 2 from the scale sheet at the audition.
Download Scales Here:
2. Chart Excerpts- Perform both excerpts. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition.
3. Improv (optional) - play 2 choruses of improvised F Blues over the recorded track. Students wishing to be considered for Jazz I must attempt this portion of the audition
4. Sight Reading
RHYTHM SECTION: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set:
1. Scales- Directors will select 2 from the scale sheet at the audition. Drum set players, skip this section.
Download Scales Here:
2. Chart Excerpts- Perform both excerpts, demonstrating appropriate style and comping techniques. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition.
3. Improv (optional) - play 2 choruses of improvised F Blues over the recorded track. Students wishing to be considered for Jazz I must attempt this portion of the audition.
4. Sight Reading
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