The Jackson County High School Band has a rich tradition of musical excellence dating back to the program’s inception in 1979. The Jackson County Band Program has traveled and performed at numerous locations around the country. The Jackson County High School Band Program is composed of marching band, percussion ensembles, colorguard, three full-sized concert bands, and two jazz ensembles.

Our marching band has experienced an outstanding level of success through it’s history. In just the last four years, the marching band has been awarded eight grand championships and have medaled at a BOA regional.

Our concert ensembles consistently earn superior ratings. Our wind ensemble has received invitations to perform as invited guests for the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival at Georgia State University, The University of South Carolina Band Clinic, the University of Georgia January High School Band Festival, and the Georgia Music Educators Association’s In-Service Conference.

Throughout the career of the Jazz program, the bands have accumulated an enviable record of the highest ratings. Jazz One has thrice been selected to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s In-Service Conference and performed in the Essentially Ellington regional competition.

Our percussion ensembles have successfully performed at the District 14, Walton and Lassiter Percussion Symposiums. They compete annually in Indianapolis at PASIC.

Our winterguard program is a major competitor regionally. They have medalled at SAPA multiple times.