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Sammy Miller Brings his Congregation

11/1/2022

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Sammy Miller spent two days working with students at Patrick Marsh, Prairie View, Central Heights, as well as Sun Prairie East and West High Schools.  Students were involved in performances and masterclasses.  Sammy's way of engaging kids and spreading joy through music was on full display!  The 2-day residency culminated in a concert featuring volunteer students who had participated in any of the clinics over the past several days within the schools.
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29th Annual JazzFest

2/27/2022

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What a great return to our live Jazz Festival format!  This year marked 29 years of the Jazz Festival and we were excited to host bands from Columbus, Fond du Lac, Grafton, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek Wausau West, West DePere, and Waunakee.  Clincicians included Greg Abate - alto saxophone, David Lown - tenor saxophone, Dan Wallach - alto/bari saxophone, Tatum Greenblatt - trumpet, Marty Robinson - trumpet, Darren Sterud - trombone, Reggie Thomas - piano, Rick Haydon - guitar, Laurie Lang - bass, and Jim Huwe - drums.
In addition to the school performances and master classes, the teacher track returned with a demonstration group from Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School.
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Taking it Back to the Colonial Club

2/17/2022

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Jazz I headed back to the Colonial Club after a year of covid-induced hiatus.  Students played an hour set for an incredibly appreciative and receptive audience.  Due to covid, these kinds of performances could not occur at the colonial club, so this was a very special event for both the audience and performers.  

Jazz played a set that included I Let a Song Go Out of My Hear, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Good Morning Blues, Meetin' Time, Again and Again, Chucho, Fly Me to the Moon, and Little Karin.  Additionally, the combo performed a mini-set of There Will Never Be Another You, Besume Mucho and It's Only a Paper Moon.

Maybe the best part is that this performance was also met with the return of post-concert snacks at the Colonial Club.  Students were able to participate in that along with the audience.

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Jazz I Opens for the DSJO

1/14/2022

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SPHS Jazz I open for the DSJO presentation of Duke Ellington's Nutcracker.  The performance was at the historic Garver Feedmill in Madison.  The building has been renovated to accommodate a variety of events - including music performances.
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Students performed a 30 minute set before the DSJO took the stage.  What a great evening to get out, perform for a live audience in a really cool and historic venue!
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Sun Prairie Student Performs in WSMA Honors Jazz

10/29/2021

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Congratulations to Danica Rebudiao as she performed with the WSMA State Honors Jazz Ensemble.  Danica was selected as the bass player for this ensemble, and is a 3-year member of the state honors project.  Over the years Danica has performed with the State Honors Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble.

Danica participated in a 4-day virtual this summer and a day and half of live rehearsals this fall.  The experience concluded with a masterclass by members of Sammy Miller and the Congregation.
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