The Donnell JAZZ performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (January 29th, 2016)

The "JAZZ" plays many different styles of music as well as plays many different venues.

 The JAZZ is made up of 7th & 8th graders as well as select 6th graders.

The Donnell JAZZ meets on the following schedule:

Tuesdays* and Thursdays at 7:00 AM. 

*  Tuesday schedule are sectionals and sometimes full group

1st Tuesday:  Woodwinds

2nd Tuesday:  Trumpets

3rd Tuesday:  Trombones

4th Tuesday:  Rhythm Section

                    The Donnell JAZZ getting ready to leave for Groundwork Jazz Camp @ Univ. of Bluffton (July 12th, 2017)

Donnell JAZZ 2024-2025 Performances

Thursday, November 7th: 7 PM Fall Band Concert at Donnell - Cafetorium

Wear your Blue Music Shirt, black pants, shoes & socks.

Saturday, November 16th: 11 AM Music Boosters Crafts Event - FHS

Wear your Blue Music Shirt, black pants, shoes & socks.

Fall of 2024: OMEA District III Honor Jazz auditions

WInter of 2025: OMEA District III Honor Jazz rehearsals & Concert - Bluffton/Van Wert

Monday, April TBD: 7 PM Spring Concert at Donnell - Cafetorium

Wear your Blue Music Shirt, black pants, shoes & socks.

"JAZZ" Past Competition Results, Accomplishments, Performances & Notable Events

2020:          Donnell auditions 6 players for District III Honors Jazz and 6 Make the Band!!! (3 as Section Leaders)

2019:          Donnell Groundwork JAZZ Camp moves to Donnell Middle School

2019:          Donnell auditions 7 players for District III Honors Jazz and ALL 7 Make the Band!!! (2 as Section Leaders)

2016:          Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Performance & World Premier of Baldwin Avenue Blues

2016:          Inaugural year for Donnell 6th Grade Jazz Band

2015:          Commission of Original Composition for Donnell JAZZ by Paul Baransy

2015:          16 Donnell JAZZ students attend summer Groundwork Jazz Camp at University of Bluffton

2013:          Donnell JAZZ sends students to Groundwork Jazz Camp at University of Bluffton for first time.

2013:          Inaugural Performance at New Donnell at January Pep Rally.

2010:          Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/Hard Rock Cafe Trip to Cleveland

2008:          Group changes name from Atomic Jam Jazz Band to the Donnell JAZZ

2001:          Musical Carousel (Cedar Point) - Superior Rating

2000:          Musical Carousel (Cedar Point) - Superior Rating

1999:          Musical Carousel (Cedar Point) - Superior Rating

1998:          Musical Carousel (Cedar Point) - Excellent Rating & our first ever competition!