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Junior Rhett Clauser plays the piano as junior Ryder Blaise plays the bongos during the song Jazz Police.

The Final Festival

Kendyl Lay May 20, 2024

On May 16, the Spartan Jazz program hosted Saeger and Bryan middle school bands, at the annual Jazz Central event. For seniors in jazz lab, band, and ensemble, this was the final performance of the...

Sophomore Alex Tarleton during his solo.

Sweet Symphonies

Raina Straughter, Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2024

Each year, the Jazz Band and Ensemble present a ravishing performance consisting of extraordinary musicians who bring their own special twang to each instrument on stage. On the second night of the...

Sophomore Alex Tarleton taking his turn playing his solo, after the rest of the class got the opportunity to try out their ideas. Alex has a feature in one of the pieces for the band, so every bit of playing time helps.

The Stress of Creativity

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer October 2, 2023

The students in the fifth hour Jazz Band come together every day to make music, but every Tuesday they hold a special improvisation class, where students can let their creative sides shine. Even still,...

Caden Scott plays his feature on the saxophone.

A Final Fermata

Kyly Jacobs and Caroline Tarleton May 19, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9th, the jazz band held one of their last concerts in the auditorium. The night consisted of celebrating the seniors as well as presenting medals and awards. With emotions high and...

Liam Nachrtab and Noah Layman play at the last band concert. Nachtram is very passionate about his trombone playing.

Band-ing Together

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter March 7, 2023

Band is picking up the tempo as they enter their spring season. State competitions, recruitment opportunities, and the Fine Arts Festival are just a few of the many events the band is participating in...

Pro Provides New Perspective

Matt Rupp, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

On every other Wednesday, Mr. Matt McKeever leads the rhythm section through a basic B flat blues progression as he plays a jazzy saxophone solo over top of it. FHC’s jazz students follow by playing...

Senior Spencer Klein keeps the beat on the drums.

Playing with Style

Charlie Rosser, Staff Photographer January 7, 2022

During the month of December, the jazz band performed in the hallways before school every Friday to spread school spirit to the passing students. As senior Tyler Kropp noted, this turned out to be a fun...

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