Jazz Bands

Jazz Workshop (Intermediate)

Jazz Workshop is open ONLY to Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Orchestra members. It meets after school two or three days per week from 2:35 – 3:15 pm. Instruments included are: Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, and Baritone), Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Bass, Piano, Vibraphone, and Drum Set. Other instruments may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. It is a full year program, and they perform in at least 2 on-campus concerts. The Jazz Workshop may also travel to local jazz festivals. Auditions may be required for this class. Registration for this class will take place in the fall.

Jazz Ensemble (Advanced)

Jazz Ensemble is open ONLY to Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble/Advanced Orchestra members by audition. It meets before school every day from 7:15-8:10am. Instruments included are: Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, and Baritone), Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Bass, Piano, Vibraphone, and Drum Set. It is a full year program, and they perform at many school events in addition to at least three on-campus concerts. The Jazz Ensemble also travels to several local jazz festivals, as well as Anaheim/Disneyland for the Music in the Parks Festival. Auditions for this class will be held in early September.

Questions about participating in Hopkins Jazz Ensemble may be answered here.

Jazz Performance Videos

Curious to learn more about the the Jazz Bands at Hopkins? Relax, sit back, watch, and listen to several of their more recent performances.

Hopkins Jazz Ensemble Elementary Tour 2018

Hopkins Jazz Ensemble Campana Festival 2018

Hopkins Jazz Ensemble Open House 2018

Hopkins Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert 2018

Hopkins Jazz Workshop Spring Concert 2018

Videography Credits: Joshua Shi