Lafayette Jefferson H.S. Bands

Jeff Bands alumni! Do you know someone who has made significant contributions to the performing arts after high school? Consider nominating them for the second class of the Lafayette Jefferson H.S. Performing Arts Hall of Fame at:
https://form.jotform.com/251626202576051

Nominations are due on July 1!

Lafayette Jefferson H.S. Performing Arts Hall of Fame Nomination Please click the link to complete this form.

JHS band students and families - a great opportunity to keep playing over the summer!

Registration for the 2026 Purdue Summer Concert Band is open!

This ensemble is open to all area musicians that are high school-aged and up. Participation in the Summer Concert Band is free, and we’d love to have you join us!

Rehearsals will be Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM on June 2, 9, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, & 21. All rehearsals will be held in Hagle Hall, Room 378. Members will have access to the University Street Garage free of charge after 5 PM.

Our concert will be held on Thursday, July 23rd, 6:30 PM at Columbian Park - Memorial Island Amphitheater immediately prior to a performance by the Lafayette Citizens Band.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/uTXZWs2Xt9fZyef96

Purdue students: You may elect to take Summer Concert Band for credit by enrolling in BAND 117 (and pay associated course fees), or you are welcome to join us and play for enjoyment. If you do choose to enroll for credit, grading requirements will include attendance at every rehearsal and the concert.

Contact Dr. David Blon ([email protected]) with any questions about the ensemble. Boiler Up, and Happy Summer!

It is a BEAUTIFUL day in Lafayette and best of all, we’re all set and ready for the LSC Jazz Night this evening, 7:00pm with the preshow starting at 6:45pm. Food trucks and plenty of jazz to make this an evening out with your whole family!

Bring a lawn chair or grab a seat on a bench. Hope to see you there for the FINAL performance of the 25-26 LSC Bands!

You won’t want to miss this one! LSC Jazz Night featuring guest artist and saxophonist Pete Sampson, Monday, May 11 at 7:00pm, at Columbian Park. Come grab some dinner at a food truck and make this a family night out!

Congratulations to the Sunnyside and Tecumseh Bands on two fantastic Spring concerts this week! One more to go on our LSC band concert week - Music in May @ JHS this evening.

5:30pm - Senior Dessert Banquet
7:00pm - Concert begins

Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble for their Gold rating at ISSMA State Qualifications! Proud of you all!

Thanks to all who helped to make our weekend of H.S. Organizational Contest at Jeff a success!

An extra bonus congratulations to the Freshman Band and Symphonic Band who both performed this weekend.

Freshman Band: Gold with Distinction, Gold in Sight Reading (Group III)
Symphonic Band: Gold Rating, Gold in Sight Reading (Group III)

Come listen to Aria play on Saturday night at the Long Center - 7:30pm. Way to go, Aria!!

Keller Concerto Competition winner- Aria Bakhit!

Aria Bakhit is 16 years old and a junior at Lafayette Jefferson High School. She has been playing cello for almost 6 years. Additionally, she has studied piano for 8 years and voice for 11 years. She is currently principal cellist for Lafayette Jefferson’s Cantabile Orchestra and is a member of Wabash Valley Youth Symphony. In 2024 and 2025, she was recognized as the Junior Strings Alternate for the State Hoosier Auditions.

Miss Bakhit has participated in the Ball State Honor Orchestra, the Indiana All-Regional High School Orchestra, the Indiana All-State Honor Choir, and the
Lafayette Children’s choir, both as a singer and cello accompanist. At Lafayette Jefferson, Miss Bakhit volunteers with the LSC Summer Orchestra Program and participates in Lafayette Jeff First Edition, Varsity Singers, Terpsichore, and Jazz Ensemble.

Miss Bakhit would like to thank her parents and family for endlessly supporting her in her passions and endeavors, Dr. Eric Edberg for coaching her through her cello journey and life, her school directors for all their guidance, Mrs. Gribble and Ms. Letcher for accompanying her at many performances, and most importantly God for providing her with the resources and talent to lead her to this stage.

Come hear Aria perform Gabriel Faure’s Elegie next Saturday April 11th at 7:30pm in the