Home of the Jazz and Concert Bands 

of William H. Hall High School

West Hartford, CT

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

JANUARY JAZZ CONCERT

Concert Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, and ensembles from King Philip Middle School

Thursday, January 9th, 7 PM

Hall HS Auditorium, West Hartford, CT

Pops 'n Jazz 2025

Live Performances - March 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29

Tickets go on sale starting in February 2025 - watch this spot for more information!

NEWS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

CONCERT JAZZ BAND RETURNS TO MINGUS COMPETITION!

Hall CJB is one of four finalists in their division. They received first place at the competition in February of 2024. Best of luck to the band!

Navy Commodores visit Hall High School

The Navy's premiere jazz ensemble spent the morning giving clinics to both the Hall Concert Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble. They concluded their visit with a thrilling performance. Thank you for including us in your Northeast Tour!

Charles Mingus Festival & HS Competition 2024

HALL CONCERT JAZZ BAND PLACES FIRST IN THE 

2024 MINGUS COMPETITION!

The band received "Outstanding Brass Section" and "Outstanding Rhythm Section" awards. 

Chloe Madrak (tenor saxophone), Adam Ward (tenor saxophone), Pri Magavi (trombone), and Jeremy Baun (drums) received Outstanding Soloist awards.

Additionally, Magavi and Baun received scholarships to The New School!

Hall SMA_2023.pdf

Our Concert Jazz Band performed along side top jazz bands in the country when Jazz at Lincoln Center hosted Essentially Ellington 2023, May 11-13, in New York City.

Hall's Concert Jazz Band was awarded the following:

Watch the Finalist Performance (Starts @ 1:03)

Watch the Finalist Announcement

Jazz Band Recordings


Concert Band Recordings