The Jazz Ensemble from South High School in Downers Grove was honored and proud to be invited to participate in the 46th Annual Elmhurst Jazz Festival today. Clinicians included Byron Stripling, Denis DiBlasio, Dennis Mackrel and Bobby Floyd. The ensemble performed today and then had an interactive clinic immediately after performing with each clinician. After hearing four other outstanding high school jazz ensembles, the guest artists performed an hour long concert with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band directed by Doug Beach.
The collaborative culture was pronounced. The exchange of ideas was rich. The South HS Jazz Ensemble performed with sonic maturity and poise and represented the school and community in a remarkable way today at this midwest jazz institution.
