Jazz Band begins 2nd quarter.
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30–8:10 a.m.
Sectionals: Fridays, 7:30–8:10 a.m.
Band & Choir Winter Concert — Monday, December 21, 2026
Simpson Jazz Festival — Thursday, January 21, 2027
Southeast Polk Jazz Festival — Saturday, February 13, 2027
SWIBA Jazz Festival — TBD (typically mid-February)
Band & Choir Pops Concert — Monday, February 22, 2027
Iowa Jazz Championships — Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Merrill Perry Spring Concert — Monday, April 26, 2027
All performances are required.
By Jeff Jarvis
By Matt Dennis
By Herbie Hancock
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