Chair Quizzes

Chair Quizzes occur twice each year, once in September and once in January.  These quizzes are given to all of the instruments in the band to determine which parts, high notes vs. low notes, students will play.  These quizzes are also used to determine, within parts, where students will sit within the ensemble.  These chair quizzes will occur during the first small-group lesson in September.  It will not be part of your band grade, and no one is "cut" from band due to chair quiz results.

Symphonic Band (incoming 8th Grade)

Chair Quiz (all instruments)

Red Band (incoming 7th Grade)

Gold Band (incoming 6th Grade)

Below are the audition materials for placement into the 2024 - 2025  Highland Middle School Jazz Bands. Auditions for the Highland Jazz Bands occur in September. For each instrument there is a separate information sheet and audition music. In general, those students who perform the best on these auditions are those who are taking private lessons. The Highland Band Department maintains a private teacher list.  Please email Mr. Swartzloff or Mrs. Bollinger if you have any questions concerning private lessons and/or the auditions.  

Review and Audition Schedule

Note to Students New to Jazz at Highland - For incoming 6th grade students and other students new to the jazz program at Highland.  This has a list of frequently asked questions and a detailed description of the two jazz bands at Highland.

Listen to a recording:  Prayer Meetin' | Children of Sanchez

Audition Music