Events and Activities : An invitation to Enjoy Some Great Jazz Music Saturday

The Vinton-Shellsburg Jazz Band will be performing in a free concert with the Wartburg Knightlighters Jazz 1 Band this Saturday March 21 at 7:00 pm in the VSHS auditorium. Two former VSHS Jazz Band members Megan and Sara Jorgensen are now members of the Knightlighters and will be returning to VSHS to perform Saturday.

The VSHS Jazz Band has just come off a successful season with a recent 4th place finish at the NEIBA Jazz Festival in Independence.

2015 VSHS Jazz Band Members Include:

Cole Tharp, Alto Sax

Daniel Janssen, Tenor Sax

Kendra Peterson, Tenor Sax

Stephen Schmidt, Alto Sax

Raynee Kraklio, Bari Sax

Muriel Glynn, Trumpet

Abby Scheel, Trumpet

Alex Dick, Trumpet

Bruce Authier, Trumpet

Jamie Thompson, Trombone

Jenna Jeffery, Trombone

Jonah-Paul Blix, Trombone

Grace Horst, Trombone

Lexi Hicok, Piano

Caleb Bendull, Bass

Sam Schmidt, Guitar

Matt Andreesen, Drums

Kyle Jorgensen, Drums

Katie Langstraat, Vibes

Rhianna Turner, Vibes

Nick Waymire, Director