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The band program at Lafayette Jefferson High School allows students to participate in a variety of performing ensembles suited to their abilities and desires. A basic assumption for all bands is the willingness to improve and be part of a group effort. Students who have successfully completed the middle school band program are welcomed and encouraged to continue their musical studies at Lafayette Jefferson. For those students wishing to participate in the competitive marching arena, the Jefferson Marching Band is offered as a class during the school day. The group works extensively during the summer and fall participating in contests, and provides entertainment during the Jeff football games.
After the marching season is over, the students then become a concert band for the remainder of the first semester. In addition to marching band, also offered during the first semester are: Freshman Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and the Wind Ensemble.
At the end of the marching band season, the Drum Line becomes the Percussion Ensemble, a legitimate performing group. All of these bands strive for individual and ensemble improvement. Outstanding professionals, who have encouraged and guided these students since their beginning days in middle school, give students sectional help. It is very important that recognition be given to these teachers, and the outstanding work that the middle school directors do to prepare our students for the high school experience.
Other activities that students are encouraged to be part of include the popular Jefferson Show Band, which plays for the Jefferson basketball games; Solo and Ensemble contest; Indiana All-State Band; private lessons; and numerous small group playing experiences. Wind players also have the opportunity to audition for membership in the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra.
The Jefferson Band program is also supported by the parents and friends making up the Jefferson Band Boosters. The group is an integral part in the success of all of the bands at Jeff.
The Music Department presents two major annual performance events. In the late fall is the formal Gala, which includes a very popular silent auction. In the spring, Music in May showcases the talents of all the musical preformance ensembles, bands and orchestra. |
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Jazz Band
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The Lafayette Jefferson Jazz Band is the advanced jazz ensemble at the high school. It uses standard jazz band instrumentation of 5 saxophones, 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. This group consists of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and admission is by audition / interview only. The Jazz Band meets as a class during the school day.
Annual performances include the Fall Gala, Instrumental Christmas Concert, Purdue Jazz Festival, Mid-winter Dance, Ebony & Ivory Ball, Mardi Gras Concert, Spring Concert with the Freshman Band, and Music in May. Other performances have included: Senior Citizen Fair, Ball State Jazz Festival, University of Indianapolis Jazz Festival, Intersections Indy Jazz Festival, Labor Day Family Picnic, various elementary school field trips, and performances at Purdue University functions.
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Wind Ensemble
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The Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at Jefferson High School. This group has received many honors including participating in the ISSMA State Finals in 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The Jefferson Wind Ensemble was selected to be the Honor Band at University festivals including Indiana State and Purdue University. Recent honors include being selected to perform at the Indiana Music Educators State Convention in January of 2003. Guest Conductor on the program was Director of Bands at the University of Michigan, Michael Haithcock.
This group is made up of primarily seniors and juniors who study advanced musical compositions from a variety of composers. Only the most serious of wind and percussion students are accepted into this ensemble, and all must be studying privately. Sectionals occur during the Student Resource Time. The band performs at the Fall Gala, Holiday Shows, Sixth Grade and Wind Ensemble Festival, Fifth Grade Recruitment Concert, ISSMA District and State Contests, Hall of Fame Ceremony and Music In May. Members of the Wind Ensemble also serve as the wind section for the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra.
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Marching Bronchos
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Lafayette Jefferson High School Marching Band
2008 Information Sheet Jefferson Marching Bronchos Administration Principal: Glade Montgomery
Superintendent: Dr. Ed Eiler
Band Booster President: Connie Washburn
Director: Tom Barker tbarker@lsc.k12.in.us
Assistant Directors: Bruce Knepper, Jeff Parthun, Ned Boyd, Jon Eifler
Secretary to the Bands: Jana Reinhart jreinhart@lsc.k12.in.us
Show Design: Greg Hagen, Matt James
ISSMA Class-A
Musical and Percussion Arrangements: Don Barrett
Visual Coordination: Jon Eifler
Color Guard Director: Chad Young
Percussion Director: Jeff Parthun
Additional Visual Staff: Nikki Flores, Tiago Forin, Chris Sprunger, Kyleigh Rupp
Additional Color Guard Staff: Derrick Betro, Kelly O’Connor, Sarah Sunderlin
Additional Musical Staff: Celeste Edwards, Stephanie Garner, Lynn Colwell, Todd Ward, Michael Ritchie, Chris Parthun, Tim Miller, Janine Reinhart
2008 Show Title: “Siyawe, Impressions of Africa” (SEE-YAH-WEIGH)
Music from “Out of Africa”, music by Jon Barry, and “Africa, Ceremony Song and Ritual” by Robert W. Smith
Drum Major: Rebecca Luna, Joe Snedden, Kathryn Stwalley, Kate Whittemore
Color Guard Captain: Lily Carrillo
138 total Members:
58 Woodwinds
44 Brass
14 Percussion
22 Color Guard
4 Drum Major
5 Buses – 1 Semi,1 box truck and 3 staff vehicles
Awards and Achievements: The Lafayette Jeff Marching Band is a part of vibrant music program at Lafayette Jefferson High School. Around 1100 students participates in either band, orchestra, choir, color guard, dance, music theory/composition and class piano in the beautiful Rohrman Performing Arts Center which opened this fall. Over 250 students participate in the total band program which includes this all volunteer marching band, 3 concert bands, 2 jazz bands, winter guard and numerous smaller ensembles. The Marching Band has received many awards over the years including ISSMA State Finalist in 2002 and 2005. The Wind Ensemble has been an ISSMA state Finalist for the past 8 years. The Marching Band has performed at the Hollywood Christmas Parade in 2001, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade in 2003, Pearl Harbor in 2005, and Disney Magic Kingdom in 2007.
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Color Guard
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Jeff High School's Performance Ensemble is composed of the Color Guard that performs with the Marching Band during the fall marching season and then in the Winter Guard arena. The ensemble participates in IHSCGA Class A and WGI Scholastic A.
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