WL Jazz consists of three jazz ensembles; Beginning Jazz (JH Jazz), Jazz Lab (Jazz 2), and WL Jazz (Jazz 1)
The Junior High Jazz Ensemble consists of students is grades 7-8. Jazz Lab, our second jazz ensemble, has students in grades 9-12 and is directed by Ms. Bolin. WL Jazz is the programs top auditioned group and is directed by Ms. Bolin. The top two jazz bands in the program require an audition which is held yearly in October. Check out each groups page below.
WL Jazz Program Division I Ratings at the IHSMA State Contest:
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
WL Jazz Appearances at the Iowa Jazz Championships:
2016 (2nd Place Finish)
2017 (2nd Place Finish)
2018 (4th Place Finish)
2019
2021
2022 (CHAMPIONS!)
2023 (CHAMPIONS!)
2024 (CHAMPIONS!)