2014 SEIBA District Jazz Contest

E.B.F.H.S. JAZZ BAND WINS DISTRICTS

On Saturday, March 8^th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A at the South East Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Contest in Iowa City. The 1^st and 2^nd place bands from each class qualify for the Iowa Jazz Championships, which is held in Des Moines on April 8^th. This is the 28^th year in a row that the E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band has qualified for the Jazz Championships. Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont placed 1^st ahead of Mid-Prairie, West Branch, West Liberty, Central Lee, West Burlington, Louisa – Muscatine, and Mediapolis in class 2A competition.

Several students received an Outstanding Soloist Award for their solo performances. Outstanding Soloist Awards went to: Emma Haselhuhn; tenor sax, Gage DeLaCruz; trumpet, Devon Severson; clarinet, Andrew Hart; trombone, Jackson Voyles; bass, Riley Arnold; alto sax, Courtney Durst; vibes, and Nathan McGinnis; drums. Jessica Jones earned soloist awards on three instruments; Flute, Piano, and Vibes. The band is directed by Joe Overton.