WEST JESSAMINE HIGH SCHOOL BANDS

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission in the West Jessamine Band Program is to provide the best experience and the best musical education possible for our students. We do this by developing passion, respect, integrity, discipline, and excellence in everything that we do as a band program. Our group do this to not only build a great program, but to bring pride to a school, families, and community. Go Colts!

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OUR BANDS

SYMPHONY BAND

The Symphony Band meets during the school day separated by winds during 6th period and percussion during 5th period. The Symphony Band performs in District 7 at assessment with distinguished ratings since 1998. This ensemble also performs four concerts throughout the year and offers opportunities for smaller ensembles outside of the school day.

MARCHING BAND

This ensemble has been in competition since 1998. The marching band competes in KMEA SMBC since 1998, Midstates Band Association since 2012, and Bands of America since 2019.

This ensemble has performed in MSBA finals in 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2018. They also performed in KMEA Finals in 2011 in class AAAA. The Marching Band performed for the first time in school history in BOA at the Louisville Regional in 2019.

KMEA Semifinalist: AAAA - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | AAA - 2004, 2019 | A - 1998

KMEA State Finalst: AAAA - 2011

MSBA Finalist: AAA - 2019 | AA - 2011, 2018 | A - 2017

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

This ensemble performs at District 7 Solo and Ensemble and rehearses during the school day. This group comprises of all the high school students in percussion.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

This volunteer group performs on all concerts and is comprised of high school and middle school students. We rehearse outside the school day on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45am-8:30am.

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WJBA

What is the WJBA?

The role of the WJBA is to work alongside the director as a supportive role. As a band parent, you already are a "booster" since you help support us by allowing your student to be in band. There are several areas to be a part of this organization. First is as a volunteer as various events, whether it be marching band contests, football games, or concert set-up. Second is as a committee member for several areas, such as, equipment, hospitality, and chaperones. Lastly, as an Executive Board member. There are five seats on the board and are listed below with our current members names. There is a vote for new Executive Board members every year at our Spring Booster Meeting.

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