Jazz
Bands
Monarch's two jazz bands have opportunities to play both at school concerts, as well as out in the community like Nissi's in Lafayette.
Monarch High School has 2 jazz bands. Students are placed into jazz bands by audition based on the experience level of the students.
All incoming band Freshmen have to enroll in one of the concert bands or percussion in order to participate in Jazz Band.
Participation
As with all BVSD high schools, all students enrolled in band (concert/jazz/percussion) participate in the Marching Band unless a student plays a Fall Monarch sport that conflicts with the band schedule. The musicianship, ensemble work, community building, and discipline developed in marching band translates to the high level of performance in the Concert and Jazz Bands. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Bands, Tyler Vandermeer.
We Play
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Award Ceremonies
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Jazz Festivals
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Local Jazz Venues
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Regular Concerts
Auditions
Auditions take place every year in early Spring (late March/early April) for the following school year.
Here is an example of previous years Jazz Band audition materials.
Contact the Director of Bands, Tyler Vandermeer, with questions.
