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THE WALTRIP BAND IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
THERE ARE THREE JAZZ BANDS!
Jazz #1 (performing group) is under the direction of Mr. Charles J. Stephens, and performs continuously throughout the end of the Fall Semester into the Spring Semester. Jazz #1 plays all over Houston for various functions, including banquets, receptions, Church events, Houston Independent School District meetings, and City of Houston meetings. When not performing around town, Jazz #1 is practicing and competing in competitions at Texas State University, Sam Houston State University, Willowridge High School, and in Victoria.
Jazz #2
Jazz #2 has been in formation since 1991 when it was created to meet the demand of all the students interested in Jazz. It serves as an intermediate jazz group and is under the direction of Mr. Jesse D. Espinosa. Although Jazz #2 serves as a training ground for Jazz #1, it also performs at local functions around the school, and competes in several Jazz Festivals throughout Texas.
Jazz #3
Jazz #3 was started in 2008 and is also directed by Mr. Jesse D. Espinosa. Now in its 2nd year of existence, Jazz #3 is for younger musicians interested in the art form known as jazz that aren’t as well versed on their instrument. Jazz #3, like Jazz 1 and 2, also competes at a limited number of festivals within the surrounding Houston-area.
All three bands are doing very well and we look forward to growing stronger, both as a band and as individual players, as the season goes on!
