Mikayla Hammond, Garrett Lang and Quentin Mathis were selected to the ASBOA Region 6 Honor Jazz Band on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The auditions were hosted at Pea Ridge High School. Students from Bentonville, Rogers, Gravette, Gentry, Green Forest, Haas Hall and Harrison came and auditioned for judges in order to be selected to the region honor jazz band.
Mikayla Hammond was selected to the Jr. High Jazz Band on alto saxophone. Garrett Lang and Quentin Mathis were both selected to the Sr. High Jazz Band on baritone saxophone and bass guitar respectively. Lang and Mathis are now qualified to audition for the All-State Jazz Band in February.
The three students spent Friday evening and Saturday morning at Rogers High School in a clinic with the bands rehearsing various tunes that they performed Saturday afternoon in the Rogers High School Auditorium for parents and friends. Each band spent time with a guest band director. Brian Rhodes of Booneville worked with the Jr. High Jazz Band and Clay Hooten of Dardanelle worked with the Sr. High Jazz Band. The kids had a great time at the jazz clinic, and will prepare for the region honor concert band auditions on Jan. 7.
Community on 12/28/2016