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.
Click any picture for a larger version.
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!
Conducted by Ms. Turton and Miss Schlote
Selections included El Taco Rocko and The Final Countdown