{"id":3780,"date":"2023-03-22T08:46:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T14:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=3780"},"modified":"2023-03-22T09:29:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T15:29:43","slug":"jones-college-jazz-band-makes-history-with-new-orleans-jazz-festival-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-college-jazz-band-makes-history-with-new-orleans-jazz-festival-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心直播 Jazz Band makes history with New Orleans Jazz Festival performance<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ELLISVILLE \u2013 The 25 member 糖心直播 Jazz Band will be making college history when they perform as part of the New Orleans annual Jazz and Heritage Festival in April. Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge confirmed this is the first time the JC Jazz Band has been invited to be a part of the 53rd<\/sup> annual Jazz Festival with their Saturday, April 29, performance in the Heritage Museum Courtyard.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of music and culture. Huge names in the music world along with regional musicians perform at the Fair Grounds and in and around the city,\u201d said Burge. \u201cI am very excited to bring our jazz students to the Big Easy. I know they will have a wonderful time, give an outstanding performance, and enjoy being a part of such a wonderful cultural and musical experience!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, Burge invited New Orleans and world-famous clarinetist, Doreen Kitchens to perform with the Jazz Band which opened the doors to landing a performance in the French Quarter at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cInitially, we were just looking for an opportunity to perform. Once we found an available performance date, it landed right in the middle of the largest Jazz Festival and the perfect opportunity for our students to learn a lot on many levels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For music major, Jessica Manning of Quitman, this is a huge opportunity and a dream come true. The freshman saxophone player has enjoyed the atmosphere of the New Orleans jazz culture previously but being able to play there is a big honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI saw a bunch of jazz musicians playing in New Orleans and I thought then that I would want to do that and now I finally am!\u201d said Manning. \u201cA lot of people think Junior Colleges don\u2019t get good opportunities but here at 糖心直播, we get to do a lot of things people have not been able to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up on jazz music, trombonist, Leo Norman of Ellisville is looking forward to being a part of the biggest jazz celebration in the world. Nerves won\u2019t be a big problem for Norman after being a part of the South Jones High School World Championship Winter Guard International group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPerforming in Dayton, Ohio in 2019, and winning the World Championships was incredible in high school but this will be really cool too, because I\u2019ll be playing jazz music as a member of the first JC Jazz Band to be invited to perform there,\u201d said Norman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Kaitlyn Beasley of Buckatunna, who has played clarinet for seven years, is a little nervous about playing the tenor saxophone in New Orleans with only three months experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been intrigued by the jazz band but playing in front of people on saxophone with a little experience is nerve-wracking for me.  I\u2019m still really excited about going to New Orleans because I\u2019ve never been there and this will give me a different view on how people do things, which is important as a music major,\u201d Beasley shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophomore keyboard player, Hanna Grace Wood of Sandersville noted that music majors have to be knowledgeable in all genres of music and play numerous instruments. Participating in this type of venue is a life-changing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was in jazz band all through high school and I knew I wanted to be in jazz band at 糖心直播. There is nothing like it, and it\u2019s nothing I\u2019ve done before. It\u2019s absolutely amazing! I love the experience and the time I\u2019ve had here at Jones which will be capped off with a performance in the Jazz Capital of New Orleans,\u201d said Wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The JC Jazz Band will be performing six tunes which include, \u201cGrazing in the Grass,\u201d \u201cCry Me a River,\u201d \u201cWelcome to the Jungle,\u201d \u201cIsn\u2019t She Lovely,\u201d \u201cFremont Trolling\u201d and \u201cGet After It\u201d for their 2 p.m. performance which is free and open to the public. For more information contact JC Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge by email at ben.burge@admin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alto Sax<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Manning, Quitman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stacy Villaseca, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T\u2019Kevia Watson, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidney Tisdale, Ellisville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tenor Sax<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Ducksworth, Taylorsville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dawson Temple, Mize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn Beasley, Buckatunna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trombone<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andres Avalos, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Hernandez, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo Norman, Ellisville <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caleb Nichols, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trumpe<\/u><\/strong>t<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reagan Thornton, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trinity Williams, Hattiesburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cambrie McCree, Ellisville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Noffke, Seminary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luis Hernandez, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhythm<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logan Whitehead, Hattiesburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conner Smith, Mize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shawn Beasley, Buckatunna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kambri Pippin, Laurel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logan Walker, Waynesboro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JJ Wimbley, Franklin, Alabama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanna Wood, Sandersville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shana Davis, McComb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cody Holiday, Florence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adiran Roberts, Quitman<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo Cutline – <\/strong>糖心直播\u2019s Jazz Band will be performing on Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Museum Courtyard as part of the annual Jazz Festival activities. Members of the band are pictured left to right in the front row, Jennifer Hernandez, (seated) Adrian Roberts, Reagan Thornton, (on floor) Stacy Viallaseca, Ethan Noffke, (seated) Kambri Pippin, (floor) Conner Smith, Ty’Kevia Watson, Tony Ducksworth, (seated) Logan Whitehead, Luis Hernandez and (floor) Sydney Tisdale. Pictured in the back row, left to right are Cody Holiday, Caleb Nichols, Kaitlyn Beasley, Hanna Grace Wood, (seated) J.J. Wimbley, (center) Trinity Williams, Leo Norman, (back row seated) Andres Avalos, (standing back row) Shana Davis, (seated) Jessica Manning, (standing) Shawn Beasley and Cambrie McCree.
 
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ELLISVILLE \u2013 The 25 member 糖心直播 Jazz Band will be making college history when they perform as part of the New Orleans annual Jazz and Heritage Festival in April. Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge confirmed this is the first time the JC Jazz Band has been invited to be a part of the … <\/p>\n

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