Performing Ensembles

MARCHING BAND – This group performs at all High School Football games as well as special events, such as Marching Band Festivals, various parades, the Jefferson County Band Jamboree, and other community functions. This group is comprised of 9th through 12th grade students. Members have the opportunity to audition for Majorette, Band Captain, Section Leader and Drum Major.

DANCE LINE AND COLOR GUARD – These groups meet and perform during the fall term. Both groups perform at all High School Football games as well as all other events with the Marching Band, such as Marching Band Festivals, various parades, the Jefferson County Band Jamboree, and other community functions. Membership is open to any 9th through 12th grade student who would like to audition. Band students and non-band students are permitted to participate. More specific information regarding these organizations is available in their respective handbooks.

CONCERT BAND – This group will rehearse and perform various musical selections that are both challenging and rewarding. The Concert Band performs at concerts, Alabama Music Performance Assessment, and at special events such as national music festivals. Members will be given the opportunity to audition and participate in various individual events, such as honor bands, Solo and Ensemble, and All-State Band.

JAZZ BAND – The jazz band is an ensemble focused on the performance of jazz and commercial music. Also covered are music theory, music history, and improvisation as the topics pertain to the music studied. Jazz Band is not offered as a course, and therefore meets after school beginning sometime in the fall term. There is no audition, but participants must be a member of the band to participate. However, consistent attendance is expected for the student to remain in the organization. Performance opportunities include band concerts in December and May, as well as other gigs as announced.

SOLO / ENSEMBLE – Several opportunities are available for musicians to participate in small group or solo performance. MJHS collaborates each spring with North Jefferson Middle School to host a Solo and Ensemble Festival where students may perform for ratings. In addition to the festival, selected ensembles and soloists will perform on the spring band concert. Participation in Solo and Ensemble is voluntary.

February 5, 2010