2009-2010

2010 – East Swing Dance PHOTOS

Congratulations to the Eastside Jazz Ensemble on receiving an invitation to the Monterey Jazz Festival!

Eastside was one of only twelve high school big bands selected to perform at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey, California in April of this year.  Auditions were by CD recording only and were judged by the Berkeley College of Music Faculty. For more information about this prestigious event, visit: Monterey Jazz Fest NGJF


2009-2010 OMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble

Congratulations to all of the Lakota East Jazz students who auditioned for the 2009-10 OMEA All State Jazz Ensemble! All students gain important experience by going through the audition process.

This year about 1,000 students from all over Ohio  submitted audition applications for the OMEA All State Jazz Ensemble, and we are proud to announce the Lakota East students that were selected into this year’s ensemble!

Please congratulate the following students:

Gunnar Gidner – Lead Tenor Saxophone

Zack Granger – Bass Trombone

Alex Hanavan – Trumpet

Megan Manley – Trumpet

Erin Filbrandt – Guitar

Marie Knueven – Bass

Evan Gallant – Drum Set

Alternates

Melissa Lower – Trumpet

Brandon Whaley – Trombone

Danny Bauer – Piano

Jeremy Bright – Bass

See Pulse Journal Article


Eastside Jazz Ensemble 2009-10

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8 O’Clock Jazz Ensemble 2009-10

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7 O’Clock Jazz Band 2009-10

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2 O’Clock Jazz Band Photo

12 O’Clock Jazz Band Photo