Southwest High School<br />Instrumental Music
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Jazz Combo

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This smaller jazz combo at Southwest strives to perform pieces ranging from classic to modern so as to hone the performance, arranging and improvisational skills of each member of the ensemble.  

At the core of this ensemble will be students exploring student-created arrangements and improvisation.

Only advanced jazz students who have proven themselves to be independent learners will be accepted into the jazz combo.


The Jazz Combo will perform at several Fridays during breakfast, Hot Notes, and at the instrumental music concerts throughout the school year.

This ensemble is facilitated by Reid Wixson with a number of guest artists supporting and meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during zero hour.  

Listen below to examples from the 2021-22 season.

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  • Home
    • Open House Aug 2024
    • State of the Department - 2024
    • State of the Department - 2021
    • State of the Department - 2019
    • State of the Department - 2018
    • State of the Department - 2017
    • Distance Learning >
      • Virtual Performance Videos
  • Ensembles
    • Jazz One
    • Jazz Combo
    • Jazz Too
    • Orchestra
    • Symphonic Band
    • Wind Ensemble
    • Pep Band
    • Marching Band
  • Meet Mr. Wixson
  • August Band Camp
  • Lesson Studio
    • Shelagh Macleod - Woodwind Instructor
    • Wesley DeCasere - Low Brass Instructor
    • Elaine Burt - Trumpet
    • Sara Thompson - Double Bass Instructor
  • Tour
    • Northfield - 2024
    • Chicago - 2023
    • Minnesota - 2020
    • St. Louis - 2019
    • Chicago - 2018
    • Nashville - 2017
    • Kansas City - 2016
    • Chicago - 2015
  • Support Us!
  • Music Camps
  • Grade Thrive
    • Meet the Panelists
    • Principles of Grade Thrive
    • Suggested Repertoire >
      • Solos with Band Accompaniment
    • Commissioning