Membership is by audition only. The Northwest jazz program includes two bands and has developed a reputation of excellence in northwest Mississippi. The groups are open to all Northwest students. Jazz Band I performs the finest in professional jazz literature and performs on-campus concerts as well as a spring tour each year. Both bands give their members a better understanding and appreciation for this American art form through the study of many jazz styles such as swing, latin, and rock.
Membership is by audition only, and scholarships are available to qualified students.
The pep band is made up of members of the two jazz bands and performs for home basketball games. The unit fuses marching band, jazz, and rock styles in providing an exciting focus for the Ranger basketball tradition and serves as a quality example for area high school music students. Upcoming band scholarship audition dates are March 17-18. The Rangerettes dance team consists of 16 members who perform at all home football games and travel to two away games with the Ranger Marching Band. Six home performances during basketball season have recently been added to the program.