Jazz Band Students in Okanagan Prepare for B.C. Interior Jazz Festival

Several Jazz band students throughout the Okanagan are busy rehearsing ahead of the 45th annual B.C. Interior Jazz Festival . Sydney Morton introduces us to the students of Rutland Middle School and Rutland Senior Secondary who are preparing for their time in the spotlight.It’s crunch time for the jazz band students at Rutland Middle School as they prepare for their debut at the B.C. Interior Jazz Festival .

“These students are the most dedicated band students, they love music, they want to dive deeper so they come at 7:30 in the morning twice a week on their own time and they work so incredibly hard,” said Carmen McDowell, Rutland Middle School music teacher. “It’s just so great to see all their work payoff and these opportunities are a real celebration of their learning.”Grade eight student, Ray Fonseca who plays the clarinet in the jazz band says they are ready for the challenge.

Dominic Perry, a grade 12 student at Rutland Senior Secondary who plays the trombone says he has enjoyed the opportunity. The high schoolers don’t mind the extra practice either as they too are preparing to take part in the festival.

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