Jazz Season Draws to a Close

Last week all jazz Waconia jazz bands performed, performed and performed.

Monday April 13th – All 3 high school jazz bands went to our regional jazz contest held at Hutchinson High School.  2 of our jazz IIs performed incredibly well with Jazz II am earning a best in site rating from their judge.

Waconia Jazz I also performed are great set earning 3 Superior ratings from the judging panel.

Bands from all over the region participated in the contest making for a great afternoon of Jazz Music.

Tuesday April 14th – Waconia district jazz festival.  This year marked another great district jazz festival featuring 3 middle jazz bands from Clearwater as well as 3 high school jazz bands from WHS.

This concert also featured guest artist David Felly

Saturday April 17th – Waconia High School jazz bands ventured out to the Eau Claire Jazz festival to catch an incredible day of music making and clinics.  All 3 WHS jazz bands had strong showings and our Jazz I earned a 2nd place ranking in Class B.