Big Band Jazz

The DePaul University Big Band Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Yamaha artist Bob Lark, will perform at Kingsford High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on May 14th.

The DePaul University Big Band Jazz Ensemble is one of the best university jazz bands in the country. They will perform a mix of old standards and contemporary music from the Big Band and swing, rock and Latin Jazz genres. The Kingsford High School Jazz Band will open Saturday evening's concert.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Kingsford Music Boosters.
The Kingsford Jazz Band has enjoyed exceptional success this year earning a Number 1 Ratings at the Wisconsin State Music Association District and State Solo/Ensemble Competitions.

The KHS Jazz Combo is a student-directed group made up of several Jazz Band members was named, "Outstanding Jazz Combo" at the NMU Jazz Festival. The NMU Jazz Festival is open to all Upper Peninsula schools. They were one of two bands
given the honor of opening the finale concert of the NMU Jazz Festival at Kaufman Auditorium featuring Michael Philip Mossman with the NMU Jazz Band and Combo.

The KHS Jazz Combo also received separate Number 1 Ratings at this year's Wisconsin State Music Association District and State Solo/Ensemble Competitions.

Sounds like it will be a great performance all around.