2014 Indian Hills JazzFest

E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band Places 1^st at Indian Hills

Gage DeLaCruz wins Outstanding Soloist of the Day!

On Saturday, February 22^nd, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Jazz Band placed 1^st in class 2A at the Indian Hills Jazz Festival in Ottumwa. Several members of the band earned Outstanding Soloist Awards for their solo performances: Courtney Durst; vibes, Emma Haselhuhn; tenor sax, Riley Arnold; Alto Sax, Nathan McGinnis; drums, Jackson Voyles; bass, Jessica Jones; flute & piano, and Gage DeLaCruz; trumpet.

Gage DeLaCruz was chosen as the Outstanding Soloist of the Day in class 2A competition for his outstanding performance on the trumpet. The bands’ next competition will be Saturday March 8^th at the District Jazz Contest at Iowa City West High School. Bands that place 1^st or 2^nd at the district contest will qualify to compete at the Iowa Jazz Championships in April. The band will perform in concert with the junior high jazz band on Thursday March 20^th at the EBFHS Cafetorium.