General Announcements

The 2019-2020 Garfield Jazz ensemble placements are listed below. The listings are by section with last names in alphabetical order. Individual part assignments will be determined when school begins. The students below should report to Room 219 during Period 6 on the first day of school, they do not need their instruments on the first […]

Band 1 performs at Seattle Center’s Winterfest

Saturday December 15, 12:30PM
Seattle Center Armory

See you there!

Join us at the GHS Jazz Kickoff Concert

Band 2 and Band 3 Rehearsals begin this week:

Band 2: Monday and Tuesday at 3:45

Band 3: Wednesday (2:35) and Thursday (3:45)

Both rehearse in Room 219.

2018-2019 Garfield Jazz Families Welcome Event

Come and meet/mingle with other Garfield Jazz Parents!

Students and Parents can learn more about all that is in store for this year’s Garfield Jazz Bands! 

When: TODAY Saturday Sept 22, 2018 4-6PM
Where: Garfield High School Band Room (enter at Alder St)

Pizza and drinks provided.

The students listed below have been selected to participate in Jazz Band III. They should report for rehearsal Wednesday  September 26 at 3:45pm to room #219. The band will meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays for one hour after school.

Saxophone Section I:
Maddox Spinelli Alto I
Jackson Mohler Alto I
Aaron Orbeck Alto II
Johannes Van Vliet Tenor I
Bryn Harper […]

The students listed below have been selected to participate in Jazz Band II. They should report for rehearsal Monday  September 24 at 3:45pm to room #219. The band will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays for one hour.

Saxophone Section I:
Benjamin Mefford, Alto I
Ainsley Mayo, Alto II
*Joseph Maurice, Alto II
Imants Smidchens, Tenor I
Devon Ling-Efird, Tenor II
Sofia Pralle, […]

The students listed below have been selected to participate  in Jazz Band I. They should report to class Wednesday September 5. They will not need their instruments on the first day.

Saxophone Section I:
Evan DeTurk,  Alto I
Avinash Chung, Alto II
Aidan Siemann, Tenor I
Samuel Barnett, Tenor II
Jacob Linden, Baritone

Saxophone Section II:
Sam Gelpi, Alto I
Sophia Josephson, Alto II
Eleanor […]

Thank you for your generosity and support of Garfield Jazz!

Thanks to you, the Garfield Jazz Gala was a huge success and exceeded our fundraising expectations. We hope you enjoyed the evening and performances as much as we did!

Sunny days are returning! Here are dates for 2018-2019 Auditions to keep in mind as you plan your summer. Read full post