Garfield Jazz is part of the nationally recognized Fine Arts Department at Garfield High School, a diverse public school in Seattle, Washington. Garfield High School has a long history of outstanding musical education. For over 40 years, the Garfield Jazz program has taught thousands of students the art of jazz, honing their musical skills, teaching them to improvise and how to swing. Led by Jared Sessink, Garfield Jazz consists of three big band ensembles and is supported by the Garfield Jazz Foundation, a parent-run booster organization.
This website is run by the Garfield Jazz Foundation and not affiliated with Seattle Public Schools.
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Garfield Jazz is part of the nationally recognized Fine Arts Department at Garfield High School, a diverse public school in Seattle, Washington. Garfield High School has a long history of outstanding musical education. For over 40 years, the Garfield Jazz program has taught thousands of students the art of jazz, honing their musical skills, teaching them to improvise and how to swing. Led by Jared Sessink, Garfield Jazz consists of three big band ensembles and is supported by the Garfield Jazz Foundation, a parent-run booster organization.
This website is run by the Garfield Jazz Foundation and not affiliated with Seattle Public Schools.
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Hot Java Cool Jazz concert – tickets on sale now
Band 1 is playing in the 25th annual Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz concert Friday, March 27th at 7pm in the Paramount Theater.
Buy your tickets online here or at our neighborhood Starbucks (23rd & Jackson); proceeds directly go to Garfield Jazz.
Jazz Jam is back at Central Cinema, Sunday Jan 12@4pm!
Sunday, January 12, 4pm – 5:45pm
Central Cinema
Important parent/guardian meeting in January: don’t miss it!
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.