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Band Happenings & Accolades

Jazz 1 wins KU Jazz Festival again!

3/13/2017

 
PictureJazz I at the 2017 KU Jazz Festival
 onfter winning the high school big band division of last year's KU Jazz Festival, BVW Jazz I returned to the festival this year to defend their title. They were successful and brought home the trophy for the second year in a row! They again got to play at the Friday evening concert as a featured ensemble, opening for the nationally-recognized KU Jazz I and the All-Star Big Band. 

Jazz II, in their first year, also attended the festival and received a Superior rating and several soloist awards. Congrats to both jazz ensembles in their success at these festivals!

Both jazz bands and the after-school Lab Jazz big bands have had a big year so far. Jazz I has performed with KU Jazz I at the Gem Theater in the historic 18th & Vine district in December. KU Jazz I is under the direction of Dan Gailey and featured saxophonist and KU professor Matt Otto, who also performed with BVW Jazz I and combos.

​BVW also recently hosted UMKC's Conservatory Jazz Band, under the direction of Dan Thomas, in a combined concert at BVW on February 21st. Jazz II and the Lab Jazz big bands (under the direction of student directors from Jazz I) also held a very successful concert on February 28th. See below for pictures from the KU Jazz Festival and recent concerts!

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Jazz I performing at the KU Jazz Festival in 2017
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Jazz II at their concert on February 28th, 2017
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Jazz I performing at the KU Jazz Festival in 2017
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Jazz I in 2016 after winning the KU Jazz Festival

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  • About
    • History
    • Ensembles >
      • Concert Ensembles
      • Marching Band
      • Jazz Bands
      • Percussion
      • Color Guard
    • Staff
    • BVW Band Boosters
  • Calendar
  • News
  • Resources
    • Private Lessons & Accompanists
    • VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
    • Documents & Forms
    • LNYDP 2023
  • Programs
    • Side by Side Concert 1/19/23