E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band Places 1st at Indian Hills
E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band Places 1st at Indian Hills
Gage DeLaCruz wins Outstanding Soloist of the Day!
On Saturday, February 28th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont 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: Emma Haselhuhn; tenor sax, Nathan McGinnis; drums, Jackson Voyles; bass, Andrew Hart; trombone, 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 7th 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 on March 31st. The band will perform in concert with the junior high jazz band on Thursday March 19th at the EBFHS Cafetorium.
