We were super excited to welcome jazz giant Jim Ketch to class today, who is doing a series of workshops with our students. Combo II worked on developing their vocabulary for improvising over a blues. (Blues in the Basement - Eddie Harris).

“And now” cried Max, “let the wild rumpus start!” | Jordan Regiment Cleveland Critique and Competition 2023

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No caption needed. | Jordan Homecoming 2023

TONIGHT!

🍂🍁Fall Concert 2023 | Thanks to everyone who came out to listen and support us! What was your favorite thing we played?

So cool!

Do you know where you are? You’re in the jungle, baby! 🤘🎸🌴🏝️ One. Last. Time. Thanks to the Sanderson and Cary HS Bands for hosting us at our final two competitions of the year. We had a blast! (I mean really, we had literal rumpus on the field 👹)

Thanks to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center for having Jazz Combo I out to play at their annual luncheon today. We had a great time.

We’re very thankful for all of the parents and students who came out this Saturday to help distribute fruit and clean and organize the band room! And don’t forget, you can still order fruit online and have it shipped directly to your home through Dec. 10th! Link is in our bio.

We'll see you this Friday! 😁🥪🍲

.C.E. Jordan High School Band y'all are part of the promo for the CityofDurhamNC #Durm Holiday parade! Jordan High School

🎄🎁🎉 Jordan Regiment 📸 at the @durhamnc 2023 Holiday Parade

HOT OFF THE PRESS‼️📰🗞️ What faculty member will be conducting Sleigh Ride this year? We’ve heard rumors it’s someone from the Math department…… | Jordan HS Band Winter Concert: this THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16th at 6:30pm in the JHS AUDITORIUM | Free Admission

Today is McDonald’s Day! While you’re out holiday shopping, come grab some food and help support the band 🎄

Photos from our Winter Concert ☃️❄️ Thanks again to Dr. Lynn for serving as our faculty guest conductor! Who will get the baton next year? 🤔

Congratulations to Calvin Welch & Sam McConnell for making the NCMEA All-Region Jazz Band! Both Calvin & Sam are first chair, meaning they had the highest scores of students auditioning from the central part of NC. Way to go, gentleman! 🎉🎉🎉 DPS Arts Education Susan Stewart Taylor Jordan High School

If you weren’t at Panther Creek HS this weekend, you missed out! Congratulations again to Calvin and Sam for a great set with their clinician, Prof. Denis DiBlasio. It was also cool to see JHS band (grand)parent Mr. Jim Ketch and alumnus Prof. Jason Foureman direct the MS bands!

January Reflections🏅🎖️ | Photos from the CDBA All-District Honor Band Clinic & DPS All-County Honor Band

Our Wind Ensemble is back from MPA with straight superior ratings and straight As in all captions💯🎉 It has been such a rewarding experience preparing this repertoire for our performance. Thanks to everyone involved in planning and running the event!