CHSS Jazz Band. (Photo provided by Aaron Neeb)
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CHSS jazz band wins gold at national music competition

Central Huron Secondary School's (CHSS) jazz band came home with gold after the 52nd MusicFest Nationals in Toronto.

The competition took place on May 15 at the University of Toronto.

The band played three pieces for professors from McGill University and Humber College. A release from music teacher, Aaron Neeb, said the band entered the A300 level, competing alongside other jazz bands from across Canada.

"Our adjudicators were impressed with the balance, intonation, and articulations of our band and gave special mention to our soloists," said Neeb.

The soloists were performed by Parker Street on alto saxophone, Emma Story on trumpet, Spencer tenHag on trombone, and Ava Dawe, also on trumpet.

"It is an incredible accomplishment for our students and school to receive a Gold Standing after a long hiatus due to the pandemic," said Neeb. "It is a testament to the long hours of work that these students put into their craft and the collaboration that it took to get here."

If you'd like to see the band live and in action, it next plays at the Clinton Raceway May 19.

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