The Jazz Band performs first at Jazz Under the Stars. Later in the night students watch the JHMS Jazz band and their future bands for the the 8th graders, like the Hagerty Jazz bands. Photo by Mila Kiray
The Jazz Under the Stars concert is a huge honor for the LCMS Jazz Band. Hagerty High School hosts the event where several schools are invited to play. Guests enjoy music performed by high school and middle school bands. At this event the LCMS Jazz Band played El Mercader de Groove, Fat Freddy,Fast Forward, Adelieland, and Hip Hip Hop.
Ava Foltak (8), the pianist for Jazz Band normally plays classical piano. This year she is playing jazz style for the Jazz Band. Photo by Mila Kiray
The Jazz students have to put lots of effort into the music they have in class because it is significantly hard music to play. Their instruments and skills must be finely tuned to play high notes and difficult rhythms. This is why dozens of students come to practice in the morning. The band room is open to any band student who wants to practice. Mariana Delia, who plays Tenor Sax in the Jazz Band says that because she doesn’t do a sport, as band is her life. Many band students love the feeling of being in a big group and playing music together.
Chase Repstien (8) performs a solo in El Mercader de Groove. This piece was prepared and conducted by Ms. Leavitt, the student intern for the second semester. Photo by Mila KirayAlexandra Borgon (8) just finished her solo in Adelieland. The crowd applaused her performance, as customary for soloists in Jazz Bands. Photo by Mila Kiray.
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