JAZZ BANDS & COMBOS

Jazz 1 and 2 Performance Dates:

  • 1/19/23: Performing Arts Department Showcase at 7pm. (Jazz Band 1 ONLY)
  • 2/4/23: ESUHSD Jazz Festival at Overfelt High School (CARPOOL)
  • 3/3/23: Music Marathon at STHS
  • 3/17/23: Santa Cruz Jazz Festival at Cabrillo College (Charter Bus)
  • 4/22/23: 50th Annual Carnival at Sakamoto Elementary School: 5pm performance
  • 5/17/23: STHS Honors Night (Jazz Band 1 ONLY)
  • TBD: Jazz Band Concert at the Tabard Theater (San Pedro Square): Time: TBA

Jazz I

Jazz I is our premier Jazz band. Auditions, held in the spring are required. Jazz I is a class held during the school day, usually during 5th period.

Jazz II

Jazz Band II starts 11/29, rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:30pm

Jazz Band II is an after school program that starts in January. The band is directed by Mr. Ramiro Sanchez

Jazz Combos

Along with our two jazz bands, Santa Teresa also has two jazz combos. These combos are smaller ensembles that focus on teaching members about music theory, composing their own music, and improvising solos. Joining a combo is highly encouraged to those who are looking to refine their individual skills and take their musical abilities to the next level.