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Cheltenham High School currently offers two jazz bands for student participation:
Cheltenham Jazz One and Jazz Two.  Both jazz bands are advanced, audition based ensembles that study and perform a wide range of jazz music.  Jazz Band 1 was the 2010 Cavalcade of Bands Liberty Division champion and moved up a division to become a Yankee Division finalist (top 10 in all of PA & NJ) in 2011.  Jazz Band 2 entered its first season of competition in 2011, and earned several Outstanding ratings.   Jazz Band 1 has been consistently recognized with Superior festival ratings in the last few years and participates regularly in the Cavalcade of Bands jazz festival circuit.  In addition to the traditional high school big band format, the members of the jazz bands also perform in small combos where they develop improvisational skills and learn a variety of jazz standards. 

Auditions for the jazz bands are held annually and take place shortly following the end of marching band season.  Audition packets are available in the instrumental music office.  Jazz Band 1 instrumentation typically includes Alto Sax (2), Tenor Sax (2), Bari Sax (1), Trumpet (5), Trombone (4), Guitar (1-2), Bass (1-2), Keyboard (1-2), Vibes (1) and Drums (1-2).  Jazz Band 2 instrumentation varies from year to year and students must demonstrate an acceptable playing ability based on the difficulty of the music to be studied.  Students must audition every year.


The jazz band has  raised over $4,000 for bone marrow research and scholarships in tribute to the late great Michael Brecker (CHS '67), through a series of tribute concerts.  These concerts have featured legendary Philadelphia area guest artists such as Michael Pedicin Jr., Larry McKenna, and Dave Posmontier performing with the CHS Jazz Band.




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  • CHS BPA
    • About >
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • News
      • Contact Us
      • Support Talent
    • Payments >
      • Apparel
      • Jazz Membership Fees
      • Indoor Percussion Fees
      • Winterguard Fee
      • Band Trip
      • Michael Brecker Benefit
    • Parents/Families
    • Fundraising Programs
    • MB Membership Fees
    • Downloadable Forms
  • Schedule
  • Programs
    • Marching Band
    • Jazz
    • Winterguard
    • Indoor Percussion
  • Photos & Videos
    • Videos >
      • 2016-2017 Marching Band >
        • Band Camp
      • 2015 Marching Band >
        • Band Camp Picnic Performance
        • Game Day Shows
        • Competitions
      • Jazz Band Videos 2016 >
        • CHS 7th Annual Jazz Festival
        • Upper Moreland Jazz Festival 2016
      • 2015 6th Annual Brecker Concert
    • Photos >
      • 2016-2017 Marching Band >
        • Band Camp
        • Football Games
      • 2015 Marching Band >
        • 2015 Hatboro Horsham Game
        • 2015 Springfield Game
        • 2015 Wissahickon Game
        • 2015 Upper Merion Game
        • 2015 Competitions
        • 2015 Plymouth Whitemarsh Game & Seniors
      • 2014-2015 Photos >
        • Band Camp >
          • Band Camp 2015 - Day 3
          • Band Camp 2015 - Day 5
          • Band Camp 2015 - Day 7 Frozen T-Shirt Challenge
          • 2012-13 Game Day Pictures >
            • Preview Picnic - 8/29/2013
            • Preview Picnic-8/30/12
          • Band Camp, Day 2 - 2014
          • Band Camp Day 3 - 2014
          • Band Camp Day 4 - 2014
          • Band Camp Frozen T-Shirt 2014