The Portage Jazz/Rock Ensemble is our after-school jazz ensemble, with the majority of students in the 7th and 8th grade.

Sixth graders with 1+ years on their instrument can also audition. The jazz band performs at concerts throughout the school year. The group has also performed at special functions, including the Portage Empty Bowls fundraiser, the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, and for Senator John McCain during the 2008 Presidential Election.

In addition, the Jazz Band has traveled and performed in Chicago in both 2010 & 2013, and Mackinac Island in 2015, 2017 & 2019. Membership ranges between 50-70 students. The ensemble meets after school on Wednesday from 2:50-3:50.

Students need at least one year of experience playing their instrument in order to be in jazz band.

Advisor: Mr. Kozian dkozian@portageps.org

West Middle School

Student Activities

Band

Esports Club

Fiber Arts Club

Golf Club

Homework Club

Intramural Volleyball

Jazz Band

Math Counts!

Science Olympiad

Tennis Club

West Middle Comic Book Club

West Middle Forensics Team

WMS Handchime Choir