Jazz Ensemble sets first performance

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The Chadron State College Jazz Ensemble will make its first appearance of the fall at the Student Center cafeteria Wednesday, Oct. 28. The performance will be 5-5:30 p.m. and open to the public free of charge.

The band, which is under the direction of Dr. Michael Stephens, will perform a variety of literature, from swing to rock to latin. The performance will mark Stephens’ first as director.

“I am very excited to be leading this excellent group of musicians, and I am honored to stand in front of them and take credit for their efforts. Seriously, though, this is a hard-working band, yet we have a lot of fun, and I believe it comes through in the music,” Stephens said.

Stephens became the director of the ensemble this fall.

Members of the group:

Saxophones: Elicia Deakin, Broken Bow; Alex Keller, Chadron; Andrew Meyers, Minden; Alesha Siebe, Potter; and Katie Whalen, Alladin, Wyo..

Trumpets: Jon Marquez, Alliance; Michael Mead, Sidney; Nick Snyder, Alliance; and guest Dr. Adam Lambert.

Trombones: Lane Deines, Kearney; Nathan Snyder, Alliance; and Taylor Woodward, Broken Bow.

Rhythm: David Barger, Hershey; Kaleb Britton, Rapid City, S.D.; Dan Carroll, Rapid City, S.D.; Austin Cecil, Rapid City, S.D.; Amy Graham, Valentine; Wes Mitchell, Rapid City, S.D.; Megan Svoboda, Seward; Andy Young, Spearfish, S.D.; and guest Dr. Jim Margetts.

-Justin Haag

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