Jazz West Region

As one of the newest members of this organization we are trying to revitalize and remember the work laid down by so many artists on the concepts of jazz. By forming this section we are joining all the knowledge and skill of the directors to reach for a common goal of delivering the needed skills and concepts to perform jazz. Within the jazz section we are divided into three regions: Western, Eastern, and Central. In every region we function in a similar fashion by having All-Region Honor Bands for High School and Middle School along with an All-Region Jazz Music Performance Adjudication which is much like concert band component.

Judges for the West Region Jazz MPA:

  • Matt Olson, Furman University, Greenville, SC
  • Mark Yost, Asst. Director (and Director of Jazz Bands) of Bands, Northwester High School, Rock Hill SC
  • David Wilken, Western Carolina Unniversity, Cullowee, NC

High School Audition Scores

HS Rhythm
HS Brass
HS Sax

Middle School Audition Scores

MS Rhythm
MS Brass
MS Sax


Haskew Smith, West Region Chair