For the first time in over 70 years, Malad High School has a jazz band.  Band director Foster Garrett organized the concert band into a jazz band by having students who usually play instruments not generally featured in a jazz band learn new instruments, including saxophones and trumpets.  

The first public concert featuring the new jazz band and the chamber choir was held at the Iron Door Theater on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. A packed house of family members and friends enthusiastically applauded as the jazz band performed standard jazz numbers “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Mack the Knife.”

The chamber choir next performed four a cappella numbers, all appropriate for the upcoming Valentine’s Day: “Just Call Me Sweetheart,” “Stand by Me,” “Shhhboom,” and “One Call Away.”

The music program at Malad High School continues to expand its opportunities for students to learn and to perform different genres of music. In its first year, the drumline and color guard performed in parades and at basketball games. The pep band remains one of the best in the state. The concert band, high school choir, and chamber choir are looking forward to performing at district music contest. Now the jazz band will be another reason for the community to attend Malad High School concerts.