The Raytown South Middle School Jazz Band school participated in the 18th & Vine Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 14, and received a 1 Superior rating.
According to Director Brenda Kueck, “The band played with an energy and correct groove for each style of music performed, which is generally above middle school level playing.”
Outstanding musicianship awards were awarded to Callan Searcy on guitar and Savaria Goodman as vocalist. The Jazz Band will open the noon time concert series at the United Missouri Bank in downtown Kansas City on Thursday, April 19, and will perform May 3, at the Raytown School District Retirement Celebration, honoring retiring staff.
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