Freshmen Band

The JCARTS Freshmen Band rehearses during period 0/1 and is only for first year students. The band performs 2 public concerts during the school year and also supplements the Concert Band when playing various functions around Jersey City.

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Jazz Ensemble

Under the direction of Mr. Larry Puentes, the Jazz Ensemble rehearses Wednesday afternoons.  The Jazz Ensemble plays a variety of styles, including swing, latin, pop, and funk. The Jazz Ensemble performs two public concerts during the school year and numerous functions throughout Jersey City.

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Brass Chamber Ensembles

Under the direction of Mr. David Luquette, several Brass Quartets and Quintets rehearse standard chamber music and perform at various functions throughout Jersey City.

Concert Band

The JCARTS Concert Band is the main large-group performing ensemble of the JCARTS program.  Consisting of students in grades 9-12, this group rehearses standard & new concert band literature, and performs two public concerts during the school year & numerous functions throughout Jersey City.

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Woodwind Chamber Ensembles

Under the direction of Mr. Larry Puentes, several Woodwind Quartets and Quintets rehearse standard chamber music and perform at various functions throughout Jersey City.