The renowned DGS Jazz Ensemble was awarded first place in their class and Grand Champion of the State of Illinois Jazz Invitational at ISU this past weeked. Of the 2o high school jazz bands that participated. the DGS Jazz Ensemble was chosen to perform on the evening concert with the ISU Jazz Ensemble and guest artist Marvin Stamm. Addtionally, 4 soloists were chosen as being truly outstanding from the more than 400 student musicians that performed during the day. Of those 4, 2 were from DGS - senior trombonist Matt Kowalski and senior baritone saxophonist Lauren Wood. Way to go DGS Jazz Ensemble!!!!!!!!!!
The renowned DGS Jazz Ensemble was awarded first place in their class and Grand Champion of the State of Illinois Jazz Invitational at ISU this past weeked. Of the 2o high school jazz bands that participated. the DGS Jazz Ensemble was chosen to perform on the evening concert with the ISU Jazz Ensemble and guest artist Marvin Stamm. Addtionally, 4 soloists were chosen as being truly outstanding from the more than 400 student musicians that performed during the day. Of those 4, 2 were from DGS - senior trombonist Matt Kowalski and senior baritone saxophonist Lauren Wood. Way to go DGS Jazz Ensemble!!!!!!!!!!