[Dhsbb-jazz] DHS Jazz Band made us all proud at Monterey and RenoJazzFestivals

[DHS Band Boosters - Jazz Band]

Doreen, thanks for this and all the GREAT work you do for the music 
programs at DHS. 
You are a community treasure!
John

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Dear DHS Band Community-
 
Just want to fill you in (and boast a bit) about our Jazz Band's 
performances over the past two weekends.
 
Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival (Apr 21-23)
DHS was one of 12 high school jazz bands chosen from over 100 auditioning 
bands from around the U.S. to participate in this festival.  The big band 
played with great skill, energy, and joy, and placed third.  DHS was the 
top California band in the festival. 
Morgan Jones, our lead alto sax player, received the outstanding soloist 
award for the entire festival!
The DHS Jazz Combo I (Morgan Jones, David O'Keefe, Sam Dickey, Chris 
Stansell)was among six finalists in the small ensemble competition.
Morgan Jones (sax) and Sam Dickey (guitar) were selected for the Monterey 
Festival's HS All-Star Band, which will tour through NY City, Croatia, and 
Italy this summer.  The ensemble will also perform on the main stage of 
the Monterey Jazz Festival in September.
Congratulations to all our JB members and to Mr Lange!
 
Reno Jazz Festival @ Univ of Nevada, Reno (Apr 27-29)
This was a huge festival with over 300 groups participating in the junior 
high, high school, 2-year college, and 4-year college divisions for big 
bands, combos, and vocal jazz ensembles.
The DHS Big Band again performed brilliantly and was rewarded with a first 
place finish in their division.
Combo I finished second in their division, and Combo II (Sterling Carlton, 
Benny Amon, Alex Reiff, Tyler Chuck) performed a creative and 
sophisticated set.  Both the combos and the big band received great 
reviews from their adjudicators.
Congratulations to all!
 
But wait, there's more!
Sam Dickey won the festival's award for best original composition for a 
small ensemble. 
Sam Dickey and Morgan Jones were selected for the festival's All-Star high 
school combo, which performed at the huge festival awards 
ceremony/concert.
 
Still more: Morgan Jones received the festival's award for top high school 
sax player!
 
Now you see why I had to boast!
Thank you to all the band parents who helped plan, chaperone, drive, haul 
equipment, feed, and cheer for our band at the festivals.  You are a 
wonderful group of people!!!
Peace, 
Doreen
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