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NewsChanhassen High to host 18th Annual Community Jazz Festival on February 3-4The public is invited to attend many of the events, culminating with the Finale Concert on Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Chanhassen High School. There is no admission (this is a change from the past) for Saturday Night's concert. A freewill donation will be taken after the concert to support the Festival. For more information, please call Festival Coordinator, Paul Swanson at 952-556-3536. Featured this year are the spectacular talents of guest performers Bruce Thornton, woodwinds, and Dave Schmalenberger, drums. Both of these nationally known professional performers will also double as clinicians for the events and activities. The highlight of the weekend undoubtedly will be the Jazz Festival Finale Concert on Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 pm in the Chanhassen High School Theater. This culminating event will feature the student ensembles from Middle Schools East & West, Pioneer Ridge, as well as Chanhassen and Chaska High Schools. The most anticipated performance of the night promises to be that of The Valley Jazz Big Band. It is with this powerhouse of local talent that the community can hear the spectacular musicianship of this year's Jazz Festival guest stars. The festival format once again promises to provide tremendous opportunities for the students of District 112. The event kicked off Friday morning with two vibrant, dynamic and educational concerts for all 700+ fifth graders featuring favorite tunes of the Swing Era. Several middle and high school students attended these concerts as well. The festival continues throughout Friday and Saturday with woodwind and percussion workshops for middle and high school students, as well as improvisation clinics and performances by all of the district's jazz ensembles. | ||||||||||||||
