Valley Jazz Musicians Bring an Evening of Entertainment

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The Valley’s finest jazz students from Swan Valley Regional Secondary School (SVRSS), Ecole Swan River South School (ESRSS), Minitonas Middle Years School (MMYS) and Benito showcased their talents to a captivated audience on June 7, 2017.

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The evening included performances by 5 individual bands along with a combined performance by the ESRSS and SVRSS Grade 9 Jazz Bands. It was a great evening of fine performances by our outstanding local musicians.


SVRSS Senior Jazz Band
Conducted by Ms. Glenda Turton

Selections included The Candyman, Born to Be Wild, Grill ‘N’ Chill, The Pink Panther and Phat Kat







ESRSS Grade 7/8 Jazz Band
Conducted by Miss Danielle Schlote

Selections included Sing, Sing, Sing, Autumn Leaves and Maximum Velocity.








Benito Grade 7/8 Jazz Band
Conducted by Mr. Kevin Salmi

Selections included St. Thomas, One for Daddy-O and Blues Walk.








SVRSS Grade 9 Jazz Band
Conducted by Ms. Glenda Turton

Selections included Chili Pepper 101, Groovin Hard and Twist and Shout.








MMYS Jazzmanian Devils
Conducted by Mr. Mark Matejka

Selections included Freddie Freeloader, Cantaloupe Island and original composition Jazzmania!





ESRSS & SVRSS Grade 9 Combined Jazz Band
Conducted by Ms. Turton and Miss Schlote

Selections included El Taco Rocko and The Final Countdown