Jazz Ensembles

With entertaining and powerful performances, the Esperanza Jazz Bands are consistently recognized with high scores and awards out of all the high school jazz bands in the region. Esperanza has three high performing and exciting big bands, with all bands scoring and placing near the top in annual competitions and festivals.

Sneak Peak this group’s 2022 Recordings LISTEN HERE

The Esperanza Jazz I Band has played at such prestigious events as the Essentially Ellington Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, The Charles Mingus High School Competition at Manhattan School of Music in New York City, The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl,  and The Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, CA!

Esperanza Jazz Bands

Jazz I, II, & III Bands and Combos have been regular performers at the Western States Jazz Festival, the Irvine Jazz Festival, the Fullerton College Jazz Festival, and the prestigious Reno Jazz Festival in Reno, Nevada!

Come see the bands and combos at local festivals, school concerts and other venues throughout the year.

Jazz Band Dress Code

Jazz I – Black Suit, Black Shirt, Red-Based Tie, Black Socks
Jazz II – Black Suit, White Shirt, Red-Based Tie, Black Socks
Jazz III – Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Socks

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2021-2022 Jazz Lineup