BHSN Jazz Band

All 4 of Bloomington North's Jazz Bands turned in exceptional performances this past weekend. On Friday, Jazz Bands 3 & 4 participated in the ISSMA Jazz Festival. Both bands received Gold ratings With Distinction (especially high scores). Outstanding soloist awards were presented to Eli Jackson (guitar), Zay Bird (tenor sax), Tristan Krieger (trombone), Ace Lee (bass), Kate Thies (tenor sax), and Jaxson Harris (2 awards - baritone sax).

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And on Saturday, Jazz Bands 1 & 2 plus 3 BHSN Combos performed at the 50th Annual Ball State Jazz Festival. Every group played up to its potential with Advanced Jazz being named Honor Band in Sursa Hall and Leo Messier's trio named Runner-Up in the combo hall. Attached is a nice video of Adv. Jazz opening the finale concert (start at the 6:30 mark). Students receiving soloist awards in Sursa Hall were: Elvin DeBruicker (best saxophonist), Leo Messier (best guitarist/pianist), Molly Johnson (best drummer), Declan Dougan (Frank Mantooth Award for outstanding musicianship), and Cedric Brown received a $425 scholarship to the Butler University Summer Jazz Camp. Congratulations to ALL of our student jazz musicians!