Jones High School Marching Band
Marching Tigers Band
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In 1950 the Orange County School Board hired James W. Wilson to teach history at Jones High School, Orlando's African American High School. Wilson had been a member of the Marching 100 band during his college years at the Florida Agricultureal & Mechanical University (FAMU), and between history classes at Jones, he applied his skill and experience to organizing a band.
Nearly 75 years later, that legacy continues in the lives of the students, alumni and community that are recipients of the musical genius and exemplary foundation set by "Chief" James W. Wilson.
Jones High School Marching Tigers Band has appeared on local and national television networks and performed throughout the nation, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Carnegie Hall and the FAMU vs Bethune Cookman Battle of the Bands to name a few.
The band in is need of new uniforms. The design (shown on the right) is a commemortive uniform.
The Fund is overseen by a Board of Directors composed of parents and community members, working together with the Principal and staff at the Jones High School.
Contributions to the Fund can be made at any time to Jones High School, and will be tax deductible. The Fund can receive gifts via cash, check (payable to FOCPS) or credit card, in one payment or multiple installments throughout the school year. Checks should be mailed to the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL. 32801.
The Fund will maintain a separate account at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools available only to Jones High School Band Fund; it will be tax deductible as a contribution to a 501(c)(3) organization with transparency and full disclosure.
Sponsorships are available. Please complete the form below to make your tax-deductible gift.
For additional information, please contact Director of Bands,
Naomi Nelson by mail at Naomi.Nelson@ocps.net
