Jazz I

Members of this ensemble (who are not a member of marching band) are expected to pay a target amount of $100 by the end of the year to help cover costs associated with the program. Several fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the year to make this goal attainable.

Important Dates: 2022-2023

Thursday, November 10 - Pop, Popcorn and Jazz Concert, 7pm - WHS Commons

Tuesday, November 15 - 8th Grader Concert, 7pm, WHS Auditorium

Friday, February 10 - Morningside Jazz Festival, TBD

Friday - Saturday, February 24-25 - Omaha Jazz Festival overnight, Omaha, NE

Friday, March 3 - Jazz on the Upper Great Plains, TBD - Augustana University

Friday, March 11 - All State Jazz Band materials are due

Tuesday, April 18 - Dessert and Jazz Concert, 7pm - WHS Commons

Thursday - Saturday, May 4-6 - All State Jazz, All Day - TBD

Saturday, May 6 - All State Jazz Concert, 7pm



Jazz I is our top jazz band at Sioux Falls Washington High School. It is made up of experienced jazz performers, with an emphasis on improvisation. Under the direction of Ben Harder, this ensemble meets for half of a lunch period for 4 days each week, in addition to a longer morning rehearsal on Thursdays. This group performs at the Incoming 8th Graders Concert (along with Symphonic Band), Pop, Popcorn and Jazz Concert, Prism Concert and Dessert and Jazz Concert. This group also competes at several jazz band competitions in the region. Members of this group may also participate in All-City Jazz and/or All-State Jazz. In addition to the normal concerts and festivals, Jazz I members may be asked to perform in the local area.

For jazz band scores/placements, please check our social media pages.