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Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble is an advanced-level jazz class that focuses on jazz improvisation and techniques. This class is only offered to students taking Jazz as a second band class coupled with one of the concert bands or Percussion Ensemble.

The Jazz Ensemble has performed alongside Grammy-nominated professional musicians and has earned superior ratings at the Chantilly, Mid-Atlantic, and Loudoun County Jazz Festivals. In 2016, the Jazz Ensemble was named “Best Overall” at the Loudoun County Jazz Assessment.

Each Spring, Freedom High School hosts the Jazz Cabaret and Silent Auction featuring Freedom and JML jazz bands.