Jazz Bands

Our award winning jazz bands and combos have seen consistent success. Our two big bands consist of Jazz 1 and Jazz 2. Both of these ensembles are auditioned groups. Jazz 1 meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:00AM. Jazz 2 meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7:00AM. Instrumentation and numbers vary year to year. Our groups have won numerous awards over the last 20 years.  The bands compete every year at various competitions in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.   The bands also host its own festival called the Palace City Jazz Festival in February and an end of the year "jazz celebration" called the Palace City Jam in May.

Jazz 1 Results

Kaleb Fuerst - Alto 1

Mitchell Crothers - Alto 2

Emma Plamp - Tenor 1

Nora Kroetch - Tenor 2

Corbin Reindl - Baritone Sax

Quintin Spitzer - Trombone 1

Enric Lapka - Trombone 2

Caleb Machado - Trombone 3

Ella Hempel - Trombone 4 (or doubling 3rd when 4 parts)

Nick Crothers - Bass Trombone

Quinton Wilson - Trumpet 1

Jared Burk - Trumpet 2

Lexi Hart - Trumpet 3

Jack Lentz - Trumpet 4

Henry Trefz and Callie Hofer - Drum Set

Bon Weeks - Bass

Malia Olegario - Piano

Alexa Miskimins - Vibes

Leo Eggert - Guitar