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Varsity prepares for concert

The Varsity Jazz Band is preparing for their concert on the April 15. They have had extended practices for the last month and a half to prepare for this. On top of the upcoming concert they are also touring the elementary schools on the April 16 and 17. JonYon, the jazz band’s director, says that it is very important to make a good impression on the elementary students in order to recruit new members for the upcoming years. The jazz band has many performances this year and they are also participating in the Adjudication competition.  Yon says that this is a busy year for the band, but he thinks they can handle it.

Varsity Jazz Band
Mackenzie Brunnhuber is the Varsity Jazz Band’s only pianist. Brunnhuber has been in the Varsity Jazz Band for two years now. On top of playing piano, Brunnhuber also plays alto saxophone.
Photo by Becca Gallace

 

Varsity Jazz Band
From front to back: Tyler Rispoli, Michael Stumpf, Gavin Williamson, and Christian Wilkins are the four trumpet players for the Varsity Jazz Band. Williamson, Rispoli, and Stumpf have now been in this band for their second year. Williamson and Stumpf play the first trumpet part, Rispoli on second, and Wilkins on third trumpet part.
Photo by Becca Gallace
Varsity Jazz Band
There are six saxophones in the Varsity Jazz Band. This is an unusual number because there is usually about four or five. From left to right: Cassie Hamel on baritone saxophone, Lauren Woomer on tenor saxophone, Zhorea McAnuff on alto saxophone, and James O’Donnell also on alto saxophone.
Photo by Becca Gallace

 

Varsity Jazz Band
Jacob Long is practicing his trombone sectional song for the concert. The Varsity Jazz Band’s trombone section is playing “Carry on My Way Ward Son” for their concert that is only five days away. Yon says that it is very important for the students to begin to teach themselves. He said student-led programs are most effective for the learning process. 
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Varsity Jazz Band
James O’Donnell plays the first alto saxophone part in the Varsity Jazz Band. Yon says this is one of the three most important parts. The student that are on first part contribute to the band more than the rest of each section, that’s why they are on first part.
Photo by Becca Gallace
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    SARAH P.Apr 24, 2014 at 10:25 am

    They did great!

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