GRHS JAZZ BANDS
Explore this truly American art form! We have Three levels of jazz bands at Green River High School: Jazz 1 and 2 Ensembles for musicians new to jazz, and Jazz 3 Ensemble for more advanced musicians.. Auditions are required for ALL potential jazz band musicians so that you can be placed in the right level. All three groups have the opportunity every year to perform at our very own jazz festival, Swingin' On The Green at Expedition Island in the Spring.
Wolf Pack Combo (Jazz 1)
Students will be introduced to and improve basic improvisational and music reading skills while learning to play a variety of musical styles. Improving skills and a commitment to the ensemble is a priority. Students will perform in several concerts throughout the year. Students who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano, or drums are encouraged to audition. Attendance for all performances is required.
Members:
Flute; Dalynn Graves
Alto Saxophone: Jade Soriano, Ashlynn York
Tenor Saxophone: Brianna Page, Shayenne Smith
Baritone Saxophone: Jorja Nielsen
Trumpet: Ashley Anderson, Ilianna Birmingham
Piano: MaKynzee Bagshaw
Bass: Avah Kellhofer, Mason Tollefson
Guitar: Kamden Liebelt
Percussion: John Lake, Garren Steiss
Members:
Alto Saxophone: Trace Erdmann, Keegan Gailey
Tenor Saxophone: Dominic Jackson
Baritone Saxophone: Brayden Lennon
Trumpet: Ethan Bundy, Lauren Clark, Isaac Lujan
Trombone: Elizabeth Shamer, Harrison Hopkin
Piano: Jaycee Steen
Bass: Silas Chetterbock
Guitar: Chacee Shiner, Christian Oswald
Percussion: Josiah Anderson, Allona Brown, Jocelyn Peterson
Wolves Jazz Band (Jazz 2)
Students will improve basic improvisational and music reading skills while learning to play a variety of musical styles. Improving skills and a commitment to the ensemble is a priority. Students will perform in several concerts throughout the year. Students who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano, or drums are encouraged to audition. Attendance for all performances is required.
Green River Big Band (Jazz 3)
Students will continue to improve improvisational and reading skills while learning to play a wide array of musical styles at an advanced level. Improving individual skills and a commitment to the ensemble is a priority. Students who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano, or drums are encouraged to audition. Attendance for all performances is required.
Members:
Alto Saxophone: Ivory Neher, Alaina Sharp
Tenor Saxophone: Lillian Allison, Silas Chetterbock
Baritone Saxophone: Trace Erdmann
Trumpet: Courtney Clark, Holly Lake, Traijyn Jakubowski
Trombone: Jasper Kennah, Bekalyn Swett
Piano: Rylie Johnson
Bass: Mason Tollefson
Guitar: Aiden Zimmerman
Percussion: Alaina Drew, James Eason, Haylie Johnson