The First Encounter Jazz Ensemble is the official jazz band of Nauset Regional High School in Eastham, MA. We are a big band, generally made up of 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, a piano, a guitar, a bass, and a drum kit, but the exact instrumentation varies by year. We play a wide variety of genres ranging from swing to rock and funk and to even sambas. For sample recordings and repertoire, see Seasons. If you are interested in hiring us, see Book!