Caleb Bendull and Lucas Murray exchange high fives after the VS Jazz Band ended its performance.
Steph Berry, trombone solo
Alyssa Cantrell, bari sax solo
Nick Gardner
Sara Jorgensen and Nick Schmidt look toward Mr. Smith
Katie Langstraat, percussion
Lexi Hicok, piano
Kyle Jorgensen leads off a song with his cymbals during rehearsals before State performance.
Caleb Bendull, bass
Jamie Thompson, trombone solo
Sara Jorgensen, sax
The Vinton-Shellsurg Jazz Band season ended Thursday morning in Des Moines, with the band's performance in the 2013 Iowa High School Jazz Championships.
While the VS Jazz Band did not place in the top 8, three members -- Nick Gardner, Claire Andreesen and Alyssa Cantrell -- earned Outstanding Soloist honors. Nick was also honored as a member of the All-State Jazz Band for the third straight year.
As the band gathered for photos after their performance at the Convention Center in Des Moines, director Karl Smith congratulated the band on their season, which included successes in every area: Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands.
Now, said Smith, it's time for the band members to enjoy a well-deserved break. The Jazz Band has rehearsed together at 6:45 a.m. every Monday, Wed. and Friday since the middle of October.
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