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HOMESTEAD JAZZ BANDS

Students may participate in one of our jazz bands under the direction of Mr. Jason Witzigreuter and Mr. Richard Karkosky.  Our jazz bands rehearse in a separate class during the school day and perform in many area activities and contests.  The jazz bands also host a special event in late winter with our middle school jazz band programs and perform a spring concert at HHS .
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2021 Seniors

HOMESTEAD JAZZ BANDS
2021 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

NORTH SIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL - Saturday, February 27, 2021

Solo Awards went to the following students:
  • Mason Nichols - Outstanding Woodwind Soloist of the day
  • Maddie Pawlak - Outstanding Trumpet
  • Ian Jones - Outstanding Trombone
  • Claire Reiniehl - Outstanding Piano
  • Sai Ramani - Outstanding Tenor Sax
And...
The Jazz Band #1 received second place honor band!

NORTHROP JAZZ FESTIVAL - Saturday, March 13, 2021


Congratulations to Jazz Band 1 on their 1st place tie at the Northrop Jazz Festival on Saturday! 

Soloist awards were presented to the following students:
  • Ian Jones - Trombone
  • Jeremiah Zehr - Drums
  • Josh Bennett - Bass 
  • Alex Potter and Steven Win - Lead Trumpet.

Jazz 1 earned a Gold Rating with Distinction at the ISSMA District Virtual performance.
2020 HIGHLIGHTS

January 18, 2020   Purdue Jazz Festival    Purdue University

          5th Place in the Fowler Hall Group

February 15, 2020  Snider Jazz Fest   Snider High School
          1st Place in the Big Bands Room

February 22, 2020     North Side Jazz Festival   North Side High School
         Homestead Combo II
                William Schweikert - Outstanding Soloist
                Jeremiah Zehr - Outstanding Soloist
         Homestead Combo I   
                Colin Christenson- Outstanding Soloist    
                 Josh Bennett - Outstanding Soloist
         Homestead Jazz Band II
                Matthew Norrod - Outstanding Soloist
                Cameron Witzigreuter - Outstanding Soloist
         Homestead Jazz Band I
                Madeline Pawlak - Outstanding Soloist
​               Michael Todd - Outstanding Soloist​


  February 28, 2020        Ball State University Jazz Festival 
           Homestead - 2nd Place
          Bloomington North - 1st Place Honor Band
          Spartan Colin Christenson - Outstanding Drum Award
          Spartan AJ Haupert - Lead Trumpet Award
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SUPPORT THE
​HHS JAZZ BAND PROGRAM

Fans, family and friends are welcome to support our Homestead Jazz Bands at any time.

You may donate via the PayPal button below.  PLEASE SPECIFY JAZZ BANDS DONATION ON THE MEMO LINE OF YOUR PAYPAL BEFORE SENDING.  This insures your donation is directed to the appropriate group.  
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2019 HIGHLIGHTS Homestead Jazz Band I
February 8, 2019       PFW Jazz Fest                      Purdue University Fort Wayne
                                    Performance and clinic session with judges
February 8, 2019       Jazz and BBQ                       DeKalb Middle School
                                    Performance and clinic session with judge
February 9, 2019       Nicholas Jazz Festival         Snider High School
                                    Josh Bennett – Outstanding Bass Soloist
                                    Madeline Pawlak – Outstanding Piano Soloist
                                    Colin Christenson – Outstanding Drum Soloist
                                    Mason Nichols – Outstanding Sax Soloist
                                    Homestead Jazz Band I – 2nd Place Honor Band
February 16, 2019     North Side Jazz Festival     North Side High School
                                    William Schweikert – Outstanding Trumpet Award
                                    Colin Christenson – Outstanding Drum Award
                                    Homestead Jazz Band I – 1st Place Honor Band
                                    Homestead Jazz Band I – Got to play encore number for evening concert
March 1, 2019            ISSMA Jazz Festival                       Carroll High School
                                    Madeline Pawlak – Outstanding Piano Soloist
                                    Colin Christenson – Outstanding Drum Soloist
                                    Mason Nichols – Outstanding Sax Soloist
                                    Mason Nichols – Outstanding Sax Soloist
                                    William Schweikert – Outstanding Trumpet Soloist
                                    William Schweikert – Outstanding Trumpet Soloist
                                    Josh Bennett – Outstanding Bass Soloist
                                    Justin Offutt – Outstanding Guitar Soloist
                                    Homestead Jazz Band I – Gold Rating with Distiction
March 2, 2019            Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival  Ball State University
                                    Josh Bennett – Outstanding Bass Award
March 7, 2019            Jazz & Java                                      Homestead High School
                                    Performances by Homestead, Summit & Woodside Jazz Bands
March 9, 2019            Barry Ashton Jazz Festival             Northrop High School
                                    Homestead Jazz Band I – 3rd Place Honor Band
2019 HIGHLIGHTS Homestead Jazz Band II
 
February 9, 2019       Nicholas Jazz Festival         Snider High School
February 16, 2019     North Side Jazz Festival     North Side High School
                                    Viktor Paiz – Outstanding Sax Soloist
                                    Aidan Todash – Outstanding Trumpet Award
March 1, 2019            ISSMA Jazz Festival                       Carroll High School
                                    Viktor Paiz – Outstanding Sax Soloist
                                    Aidan Todash – Outstanding Trumpet Soloist
                                    Dominic Venturini – Outstanding Drum Soloist
                                    Homestead Jazz Band II – Gold Rating                               
March 7, 2019            Jazz & Java                Homestead High School
                                    Performances by Homestead, Summit &
​                                    Woodside Jazz Bands
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  • About Us
    • STAFF
    • Awards
    • History
  • COLOR GUARD SPIN CLINIC
  • MARCHING BAND
    • JOIN THE SPARTAN ALLIANCE
    • SCHEDULE
    • MARCHING BAND
    • MARCHING BAND STUDENT ROLES
    • BAND CAMP
    • FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    • PARENTS >
      • NEW PARENT INFORMATION
      • FORMS
    • FUNDRAISERS >
      • SPECIAL 2020 SEASON PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP & ADS
      • FUNDRAISERS >
        • SCRIP
    • CELEBRATIONS >
      • SENIOR NIGHT >
        • SENIOR NIGHT FORM
  • JAZZ BANDS
  • WINTER GUARD
  • INDOOR PERCUSSION
  • SACS MUSIC BOOSTERS
    • 20-21 MUSIC BOOSTER MEMBERS
  • SPIRIT WEAR
    • SPIRIT WEAR STORE
  • CONCERT BANDS
  • DONATE/SPONSOR
    • DONATE
    • CAR WASH DONATIONS
    • FALL FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP
  • BEYOND THE FIELD
    • SACS MUSIC BOOSTERS
    • PEP BAND
    • FINE ARTS AWARDS NIGHT
    • GRADUATION