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Jesuit High School is a fully accredited Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school advancing the future of education in the greater Sacramento region.
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Find your place in the music. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned performer, or somewhere in between, Jesuit's music program provides opportunities to develop your talents, perform with confidence, and be part of something bigger than yourself.
Our programs offer options for a wide range of experience. Choir, beginning band and instrumental music for those with no experience to AP Music Theory and competitive ensembles for more experienced musicians.
Choir
The Jesuit Choral Program broadens the horizons of singers from all backgrounds through high-quality music instruction, unique musical performance opportunities, and inclusive community building experiences. Throughout the year, members of the Jesuit Choirs maintain an active performance schedule on campus, in the local community, and abroad—proudly representing the school and its commitment to artistic excellence.
Instrumental Music: Band and Orchestra
The instrumental Music Department is an organization that provides a medium through which students progress academically, musically, and socially. Each ensemble serves as a laboratory for student musicians, allowing for the synthesis of individual skills and talents into unified musical expression and worthwhile displays of artistry. While the focus of an ensemble is largely on group expression, members continue to develop individual musicianship through daily attention to the artistic fundamentals of music and music making.
Band
Band class for students with 0 years previous school music experience.
Learn a new band instrument for the very first time! No previous experience needed!
Great for full beginners, brushing up, or learning something new!
Jesuit offers multiple opportunities for students to explore Instrumental Music through beginning band and string programs. Incoming freshmen discover the world of music through hands on work with a woodwind, brass or string instrument.
Band class for students with 1-2 years previous middle school music experience
High school level performance ensemble
Great for freshman and sophomore level students who have been in a band.
This band is made up of the majority of band students at Jesuit High School. Students should have a solid command of their instrument, be able to play several major and minor scales, and have established proper playing technique.
Option for 5.0 Honors
Band class for students with 1-2 years high school music experience
Upperclassmen high school level performance ensemble
Great for sophomore, junior, and senior level students who have taken high school level band
Open only by audition, this ensemble represents the premier musicians at Jesuit High School. Symphonic Band is a varsity level performing group at Jesuit that is designated for band students with a minimum of three years of ensemble experience.
Option for 5.0 Honors
Band class for students with 2-3 years high school music experience
Upperclassmen high school level performance ensemble
Great for junior and senior level students who have taken high school level band.
Option for 5.0 Honors
Band class recommended for students with 2 years of middle school experience (or 1+ year high school experience).
Corequisite course, enhancing high school performance activity and opportunity.
Great for freshman (with experience), sophomore, junior, and senior level students who have taken high school or equivalent level band.
The award winning JHS Jazz Band has participated in many competitions and festivals through the years including the Folsom, Woodcreek, and Fullerton College Jazz Festivals.
Option for 5.0 Honors / Earn PE Credits
Band class recommended for students with 2 years of middle school experience (or 1+ year high school experience).
Corequisite course, enhancing high school performance activity and opportunity.
Great for all students with previous music experience, no previous marching skills needed!
Since 2015 the Jesuit High School Marauder Marching Band has taken the field during football games. Membership in the Marauder Band is part of the course requirements of our Concert and Symphonic Bands.
AP class for students with 2-3 years high school level experience
College school level academic course
Great for junior and senior level students
Orchestra
Option for 5.0 Honors
Strings class for students with 1-2 years previous middle school music experience
High school level performance ensemble
Great for freshman through senior level students who have been in a high school level strings class
String class for students with 0 years previous school music experience.
Learn a new stringed instrument for the very first time! No previous experience needed!
Great for full beginners, brushing up, or learning something new!
Option for 5.0 Honors
Combined Band and String class recommended for students with 1-2 years high school music experience
Corequisite course, enhancing high school performance activity and opportunity
Great for sophomore, junior, and senior level students who have taken a high school level instrumental music class