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The Washington Middle School Jazz Band performed at the SEIBA Jazzfest at West High School in Iowa City on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 in the Small Class Jr. High (class 1A-3A middle schools). Three judges scored the bands and gave out solo awards. The WMS band scored 65,65 and 49.
Claire W., received the Overall Outstanding Soloist award for all Class 1A-3A MS/JH Jazz Bands for her solo and section work on trombone.
The Jazz band also had 5 students who received solo awards on Saturday: Claire W, trombone; Kevin F, tuba; Julianna W., clarinet ; Trenton H., Alto Sax; and Mikaila M, piano (daughter of Barb Matheson)
After the band's performance, they spent about a half hour with clinician, Jerry Zinn, who watched their performance and worked with them after their performance.
Their selections included Now's the Time, Over the Rainbow, and Caravan.
WMS Jazz Band Members are:
Alto Sax: Trenton H & Amelia D
Tenor Sax: Miguel T & Matthew V
Bari Sax parts (on TUBA)- Kevin F
Trombones: Claire W , Levi A , &Taylor J
Trumpets: Caleb H , Samantha H , William K & Ada K
Clarinet: Julianna W
Drums: Lane S & Brennen W
Vibes: Brennen W
Bass: Will G-B
Piano: Mikaila M
Guitar: Kael M
The Washington MS Jazz Band director is Craig McClenahan. |
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