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December’s Kickoff Concert featuring all three Garfield Jazz ensembles was extra special given it was the first time the ensembles performed in front of a live audience since January 2020! If you were unable to attend the December 9th event or you just want to enjoy it all over again, you can view the recorded…
Garfield Jazz Families,
I hope that everyone is having a relaxing summer and enjoying some beautiful weather. As we approach the start of the 2021-22 school year, I’d like to share some important dates and information about jazz.
We are sharing a preliminary calendar of events so that families can begin to plan ahead for the school year. There are several regional jazz festivals that have not yet been announced, and some rehearsals, performances, and trips may be added later. Any required event will be announced as far in advance as possible, and we will not attend any event last minute. The Garfield Jazz Foundation website calendar will remain the most up-to-date calendar throughout the year.
Garfield Jazz Students & Families, I want to recognize the dedication and hard work that all of returning and incoming jazz students demonstrated through their audition submissions. I listened to incredible student transcriptions. I am glad that music practice has provided an outlet for students to set goals and maintain musical focus in unprecedented times.…
See the Auditions page for details.
Please plan to attend an important Parent/Guardian Meeting on Monday, January 6 at 7 pm in the Band Room (Room 219, Enter at Alder St). All parents/guardians should attend to learn about the very busy upcoming concert and performance season as well as volunteer opportunities. Both Mr. Sessink and Mr. Sundt will be on hand to provide an overview of how things are going, and answer questions.
Support Garfield Jazz by including Garfield Jazz Gear in your holiday shopping! Buy t-shirts, hoodies, beanies and more. The sale starts today and goes through January 5 – Orders received by December 3rd will arrive before or by December 19, so don’t delay!
Go to our shopping page to see the full assortment and to place your order!
Sunday December 1, 6-9pm
Skylark Cafe (3803 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, just off the Delridge exit in West Seattle)
We’re canceling the December 2 monthly meeting due to the upcoming holidays. Hope to see you at the first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 6 at 7pm in Garfield’s band room (room 219).
Sunday, November 17, 2019 @ 7 PM
Quincy Jones Performance Center, Garfield HS
All three jazz bands will be performing together for the first time this year. We hope you can make it; come early to grab a great seat!
Garfield jazz families, registration fees can now be paid online as well as by check. Please visit our Families page for registration fee information for 2019/2020.