On Tuesday, April 5th, the WMU Jazz Band competed in the Iowa Jazz Championships at the Iowa State University campus in Ames. WMU jazz band was invited to participate in this event based on their placement in some events earlier in the season. They played three selections: Deacon Jack’s Gospel Shack, Amy’s Tune, and Aftershock. Many of the band members played solos at the event, and one band member received an award for his musicianship. Senior trombonist Griffin Humphreys was named one of only 4 outstanding soloists in all of class 1A for his performance at the event. The WMU Jazz Band received a participation plaque for their performance, and hope to return to this event next year.
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