E.B.H.S. Jazz Band Wins at Indian Hills

Eddyville-Blakesburg Schools

On Saturday, February 26th, the Eddyville / Blakesburg Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A at the Indian Hills Jazz Festival in Ottumwa. Several members of the band earned Outstanding Soloist Awards for their solo performances: Brooke Lunsford; alto sax, Kai Ishida; vibes, Jacob Lane; tenor sax, Heath Rice; trombone, Tanner Powers; vibes, Anna Haselhuhn; trumpet, and Kyle Taylor; drums. The band was also awarded the Outstanding Sax Section Award.

Brooke Lunsford was chosen as the Outstanding Soloist of the Day for the 3rd year in a row in class 2A competition. The bands next competition will be this Saturday at the District Jazz Contest at Iowa City West High School. Bands that place 1st or 2nd 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 17th. The band will also be appearing at the Night of Jazz Concert on March 31st at the Daily Auditorium with several other area jazz bands.