Satellite High School has a history of successful Jazz education and is recognized on the National and international stage for its legendary jazz bands. Satellite boasts three Jazz Ensembles offered every day within the framework and curriculum of Brevard County Schools. There is no other program in the Southeast, let alone Florida, that can match the number of jazz ensembles offered at Satellite High School. The curriculum is based on outstanding literature, improvisational skills, theory, small group. Advanced Jazz - "0" Hour Jazz Ensemble Directed by Mr. Mark Nelson, Director of Instrumental Music The "0" Hour Jazz Ensemble is the advanced level Jazz ensemble at Satellite High School. The group has performed at: Monterey Jazz Festival, California North Texas Jazz Festival, Texas Music Educators National Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, FL F.S.U. Jazz Festival, Tallahassee, FL UCF Jazz Festival, Orlando, FL UNF Jazz Festival, Jacksonville, FL Lakeside Jazz Festival, Daytona Beach, FL -- where they are the only high school "Headliner Band" on the night venue North Sea Jazz Festival, Netherlands -- runners up The ensemble has had selections written and dedicated to them from jazz composer/artist Tom Kubis and Tom Williams. Additionally, many guest artists have been hosted at Satellite including: Tom Kubis, Bill Prince, Jeff Ruppert, Richard Drexler, Per Danielsen, Richie Cole, Dave Steinmeyer, Ira Sullivan, Jeff Tyzik and former Satellite alumnus Christian Tamburr and Major Bailey. The ensemble performs approximately 30 times a year and can be heard on the CD's "Can You Hear Us Now?" and "More Today Than Yesterday." Enrollment is based on audition. Click here for more information.