On Saturday, March 8, the Raytown South Middle School Jazz Band traveled to Maryville, Missouri, to participate in the Northwest Missouri State University Jazz Festival. The band received a One (top) rating and a 1st place trophy for their performance.
Ronnie White, 7th grade drummer, received the Top Soloist-Musician Award in the Middle School Division. Other jazz members receiving Musicianship Awards were Levi Barkley, 7th Grade vibes; Vernon Potts , 7th grade vibes; and Larzell Ausler, 7th grade drum set and congas.
Ronnie White
The Jazz Band will participate on April 17 in the Penn Valley Jazz Festival, which will be held at the famous Gem Theatre in the 18th and Vine Jazz District.
The band’s conductor is Brenda Kueck.
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