Jazz Band

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ

The Rensselaer Central Jazz Band was created to give band students the opportunity to grow and  expand their musical talents by exploring the Jazz idiom, including but not limited to jazz, blues, rock, soul, funk, and more.  This ensemble is made up of band students grades 9-12 who have had prior band experience, and this group meets as a class at the high school level.  

The Jazz Band serves many of the same functions as the Concert Bands in that this ensemble will also perform at many of the concerts held throughout the year.  Additionally, the Jazz Band might travel to area schools as well as selected jazz festivals and non-competitive functions throughout the year. 

Performances include:

• Rensselaer Central Winter Band Concert in December

• The ISSMA Organizational Jazz Contest in March

• ​Rensselaer Central Spring Band Concert in May