Our Bands Fundamentals Band If you already play an instrument, but need some time to "get your chops back", this is the group for you. The conductor is Tom Ball. Join any time. Jazz Band Allows continuing learners to improve their playing and music-reading skills. The Jazz Band is an ensemble that focuses on jazz rhythms, improv skills and learning basic jazz-related pieces and styles including blues, big-band, Latin jazz, and reggae. Andy Michaud conducts the Jazz-Blues Band. Join any time. Concert Band The principal ensemble of the MHCB, always improving musical skills while performing high-quality music under professional musician and conductor Andy Michaud. The group plays symphonic music, marches, show tunes, pop tunes and jazz pieces. Join any time, but best well before a concert. Jazz Combo Primarily plays jazz standards with an emphasis on developing small group improvisational skills. Tom Ball conducts this band. Join by invitation only.