High, Middle School Jazz Bands Rated

March 12, 2011

Area middle and high school bands from  took part in the Florida Bandmasters Association District 1 Jazz Music Performance Assessment recently at Niceville High School.

Each of the nine bands were given an overall score based upon tone quality, timing and rhythm, technique and musical effect. Each band was rated on a superior, excellent, good, fair or poor scale.

  • Northview High School Swinging Chiefs – Excellent
  • Tate High School Varsity Jazz Band – Excellent
  • Tate High School Concert Jazz Band — Excellent
  • Tate High School Symphonic Jazz Band – Superior
  • Ransom Middle School Jazz Band — Superior
  • Escambia High School Jazz Band A — Superior
  • Escambia High School Jazz Band B — Superior
  • Ferry Pass Middle School Jazz Band — Excellent
  • Bailey Middle School Jazz Band – Superior

Comments

2 Responses to “High, Middle School Jazz Bands Rated”

  1. Jake GIbbs on March 12th, 2011 9:18 pm

    Congratulations to those listed. Jay High School Concert Band earned Superior Ratings in the Florida Bandmaster’s Association competition Friday night at Fort Walton Beach High School. Great going JHS Band.

  2. Voice of reason on March 12th, 2011 5:14 am

    Too bad we couldn’t get a few of these bands to play in our mardi gras parades instead of the distorted music blared from the half-blown speakers on the floats.

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