Welcome to Garfield Jazz!
The Garfield Jazz program is led by Clarence Acox, who has been nurturing young musicians for the past 44 years at Garfield High School. Garfield Jazz is part of the dynamic fine arts department at Garfield High School, a diverse public school in Seattle, Washington. The program consists of three instrumental big bands and one vocal jazz group, all supported by the Garfield Jazz Foundation.
Announcements
2019-20 Audition Information
We are excited to announce audition dates for the 2019-20 school year! Mr. Sessink is really looking forward to meeting and hearing each of you at the auditions in August.
Please download and carefully […]
Garfield Jazz Transition News
Dear Garfield Jazz Community,
Today we announce the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Garfield Jazz History.
Ted Howard recently announced that Clarence Acox is retiring. We all feel such deep […]
Congratulations to Garfield Jazz
Congratulations to Mr Acox and Garfield Jazz for an outstanding performance at Essentially Ellington! Numerous students were recognized including Aidan S (Sax), Avi C (Sax), Jack G (Guitar), Tyler F (Guitar) and Will J (Guitar) […]
Garfield Jazz Named Finalist in Essentially Ellington Competition!
Congratulations to Garfield Jazz Band 1 and Mr Acox for being selected as a finalist in the Essentially Ellington Competition, to be held in NYC May 9-11. Click HERE to learn more! […]
Amazon Affiliate Program
Start your Amazon shopping here and up to 10% of your purchase goes directly to the Garfield Jazz Foundation. You pay no extra fees!
Every dollar counts. Thank you! Looking for other ways to help? Visit the Support the Program page