Under the direction of Christopher M. De León, the Jazz Ensemble performs year round at a variety of school and community events. Ensemble members may also participate in Marching Band and Concert Band, but take on the additional responsibility of performing in the Jazz Ensemble.

This ensemble performs the true American art form, Jazz. The styles of music ranges form big band, swing, bebop, funk, and rock. Students are exposed to music from 1900 to present time, and learn basic improvisation skills. The Jazz ensemble has received straight superior ratings at every FBA Jazz District Festival since 1994.

The jazz program also includes smaller combos that make a number of community appearances throughout the year.

In 2007 and 2008, members of the Jazz Ensemble were invited to perform at the University of North Texas Jazz Festival, a prestigious national event. In 2009 and 2010 the ensemble was selected to perform at the renowned Savannah Music Festival.

For information on booking the Jazz Ensemble for your event, contact Mr. Christopher M. De León.

2011 Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Saxophone Ensemble earn straight Superior ratings at FBA statewide jazz festival in Orlando.

2010 Mark of Excellence in National Jazz Honors Project

2010 Swing Central Jazz Competition at the Savannah Music Festival

2009 Lakeside Jazz Festival Grand Champion ( Port Orange, FL)
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Bones received straight superior ratings; Trombone section earned Best Trombone Section; Emily Fredrickson (trombone) earned best soloist.

2009 Jazz Ensemble Performs at the Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center, New York City. Completed a 2 hour clinic/workshop with Ted Nash, Professional Jazz Saxophonist and member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at the Jazz at Lincoln Center facility.

Jazz Student Diane Reyes Earns National Recognition in Lincoln Center Essay Contest

Jazz Great Jason Marsalis Conducts Student Workshop...

2009 Swing Central Jazz Competition at the Savannah Music Festival

2007, 2008 North Texas Jazz Festival

2007, 2008 Suncoast Jazz Classic

2002, 2005, 2009 - Lakeside Jazz Festival Grand Champions

FBA District Jazz Band Festival:
Received Straight Superior Ratings for 12 Consecutive Years