Activities

The Conard High Vocal Jazz Quintessence is a vocal jazz extension of the CHS Concert Jazz Band. The VJQ is a student run group and has performed in CT, MA, NY, CA, Slovenia, Austria, and Italy. The VJQ has been selected twice as the Vocal Jazz Group Winners in Downbeat Magazine's Annual Student Awards (2003 & 2005) and has placed first in both the NCHSA and ICHSA a cappella competitions. The VJQ was selected to have one track put on the 2006 BOHSA CD, the 2007 BOHSA CD, and the 2008 BOHSA CD. Their first CD, Some Kind of Wonderful, was released in March of 2006. Their second CD, One Fine Day, was release in June of 2007. Their third CD, Down by the School Yard, was release in August 2008. Their latest CD, Sing, Sing, Sing was release in June 2009. Each CD is available for purchase for $10. Please contact us to book a performance.