Charles City Jazz Band students performed their last concert of the season with Jazz on the River on Saturday, May 10. Press photos by Travis Fischer
By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com
The Charles City Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble wrapped up their performing season with Jazz on the River on Saturday, May 10.
For the first time in three years, Jazz on the River actually took place on the river, having been rained out on the last two events.
But while the sun was shining at the Memorial Park amphitheater, there were still technical difficulties to overcome. Band director Jake Gassman found out early Saturday that the park didn’t have power, and thanked Parks Director Tyler Mitchell and his crew for the swift work they did to make sure the concert could go on as scheduled.
“They put a lot of work into making sure we had a nice venue,” said Gassman.
With nice weather, working utilities and an attentive audience, the middle school and high school jazz bands performed some of their favorite selections from the year, recognizing their senior members who are soon to graduate.
The Charles City Middle School Jazz Band performed their last concert of the season at Jazz on the River on Saturday.Soloists Blake Dean and Jacob Jones performed at Memorial Park for Jazz on the River on Saturday.Jazz on the River turned into jazz in the river as Kayla Streich cooled off after Saturday’s outdoor concert.Soloists Blake Dean and Jacob Jones perform at Memorial Park for Jazz on the River on Saturday.Charles City Jazz Band members cooled off after Saturday’s concert with some fun in the Cedar River.Soloists Bennett Hansen and Nyssa Salinas performed at the Jazz on the River concert on Saturday.Charles City Jazz Band students made a splash on Saturday after their final concert performance of the season.The high school jazz band performed its last concert of the season on the Cedar River on Saturday.Charles City Jazz Band students made a splash on Saturday after their final concert performance of the season.Director Jacob Gassman led the Charles City high school jazz band through the last concert of the season on Saturday.Charles City Jazz Band students made a splash on Saturday after their final concert performance of the season.Kaity Heckers performed multiple solos during the Jazz on the River concert.Charles City Jazz Band students made a splash on Saturday after their final concert performance of the season.The high school jazz band performed its last concert of the season on the Cedar River on Saturday.The Charles City High School Jazz Band played some of their favorite songs for Jazz on the River on Saturday.Jazz on the River was performed on the Cedar River for the first time in three years this weekend.The Charles City Middle School Jazz Band played some of their favorite songs for Jazz on the River on Saturday.Emma Read performed a solo at the Jazz on the River concert on Saturday.
By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com
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