Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble is the premier extracurricular jazz group at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School. This ensemble of approximately 21 players studies, rehearses and performs music from the professional repertoire, and explores aspects of Jazz theory, improvisation, and history. Students in the ensemble rehearse twice per week after school beginning in the fall semester through the remainder of the school year. The ensemble performs annually at the Purdue Jazz Festival and the West Lafayette Jazz Cafe in the spring semester.

Excluding piano, guitar, and bass players, all students must be enrolled in a curricular band ensemble to be eligible to join. Bass players must be enrolled in a curricular orchestra ensemble to enroll. Any questions about the Jazz Ensemble should be directed to Mr. Granlund at [email protected]