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Jazz Band Performances
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Washington HS Jazz Band, directed by Michael Harris |
| 8:30 AM | Parkview HS Lab Band, directed by Curtis Tipton |
| 9:00 AM | Parkview HS Jazz Band, directed by Curtis Tipton |
| 9:30 AM | Harrisonville MS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Erin Feeney |
| 10:00 AM | Ozark HS Jazz I, directed by Jordan Nimmo |
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performances
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Olathe North HS Tri-Tones, directed by Dr. Garrett Epp |
| 11:00 AM | Carl Junction HS Dynamics, directed by Hope Rogers |
| 11:30 AM | Olathe East HS Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Laura Klaassen |
| 12:00 PM | St. James Academy Chamber Singers, directed by Jason Cole |
| 12:30 PM | Olathe North HS Northwinds, directed by Dr. Garrett Epp |
| 1:00 PM | McPherson HS Vita Voce, directed by Nicholas Griggs |
| 1:30 PM | Blue Valley Southwest HS Trebleaires, directed by Taryn Gervais |
| 2:00 PM | Nightshade Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Geoff Wilcken |
Vocal Jazz Showcase Evening Concert
5:30 PM Doors open | 6:00 PM - Concert Starts
Featuring
KCKCC The Standard Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Stafford II
Southern Nazarene University Jazz Singers, directed by Dr. Jim Graves
KCKCC Community Jazz Choir, directed by John Stafford II
KCKCC Fusion Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Stafford II
KU Jazz Singers, directed by Kerry Marsh
KCKCC Blue Devil Funk Band, directed by Dr. Justin Binek
April 24
Jazz Band and Combo Performances (Non-Competitive)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Kansas City Christian MS Jazz II, directed by Trent Tinker |
| 8:30 AM | St. James Academy Big Band, directed by Herschel McWilliams |
| 9:00 AM | Kansas City Christian HS Jazz I, directed by Trent Tinker |
| 9:30 AM | St. James Academy Thunder Combo, directed by Herschel McWilliams |
| 10:00 AM | East Newton HS Patriot Jazz Band, directed by Raemon Wilson |
| 10:30 AM | Staley HS Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Meara Mitchell |
| 11:00 AM | Pershing MS Pershing Jazz Band, directed by Alisha Davis |
| 11:30 AM | Live Jazz KC All-Stars, directed by Herschel McWilliams |
| 12:00 PM | Riley County HS Jazz at Riley County, directed by Erin Lloyd |
12:30 p.m. Lunch Break: KCKCC Student Jazz Combo Performance
Afternoon: Jazz Band Performances (Non-Competitive)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Olathe South HS Falcon Jazz Ensemble, directed by Chad Coughlin |
| 1:30 PM | Tonganoxie MS Warrior Jazz Ensemble, directed by Charles Van Middlesworth |
| 2:00 PM | Tonganoxie HS Jazz III, directed by Charles Van Middlesworth |
| 2:30 PM | Tonganoxie HS Jazz II, directed by Charles Van Middlesworth |
| 3:00 PM | Tonganoxie HS Jazz I, directed by Charles Van Middlesworth |
| 3:30 PM | Neosho HS Neosho Studio Band, directed by Dustin Brown |
| 4:00 PM | Pleasant Hill HS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Adam Twenter |
| 4:30 PM | Neosho HS Neosho Stage Band, directed by Dan Duffield |
| 5:00 PM | Abilene HS Jazz Band, directed by Abigail Hirsch |
| 5:30 PM | Louisburg HS Jazz Band, directed by Zebulon Tiedeman |
| 6:00 PM | Glendale HS Falcon Jazz, directed by Troy Cronkhite |
| 6:30 PM | Lakewood MS Jazz Band, directed by Aaron Tompkins |
April 25
Jazz Band Performances (Non-Competitive)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Center HS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Reginald May and James Ward |
| 8:30 AM | Mill Valley HS Jaguar Jazz, directed by Deb Steiner |
| 9:00 AM | Olathe Northwest HS Raven Jazz III, directed by Robert Davis |
“Basically Basie” Jazz Heritage Competition: 5A High School Division
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Salina Central HS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Guillermo Rodriguez |
| 11:00 AM | De Soto HS Jazz Band, directed by Philip Kaul |
11:30 p.m. Lunch Break: KCKCC Jazz Combo and Big Band Performances
“Basically Basie” Jazz Heritage Competition: 6A High School Division
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | Olathe Northwest HS Raven Jazz II, directed by Galen Whisman |
| 1:00 PM | Bentonville HS Jazz Lab, directed by Phillip Shewmaker |
| 1:30 PM | McKinley Classical Leadership Academy McKinley Goldbug Jazz Band, directed by Bob Dorries and Matthew Barbier |
| 2:00 PM | St. Charles West HS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ben Meyer |
| 2:30 PM | Kickapoo HS Jazz Band, directed by Aaron Scriven |
| 3:00 PM | Olathe Northwest HS Raven Jazz I, directed by Robert Davis |
| 3:30 PM | Sioux Falls Lincoln HS Lincoln Jazz Collective, directed by Drew Balta |
| 4:00 PM | Bentonville HS Jazz Orchestra, directed by Phillip Shewmaker |
| 4:30 PM | Nogales HS Apache Jazz Ensemble, directed by Anthony Belletti |
| 5:00 PM | Judges’ Meeting; KCKCC Student Combo performance |
| 5:30 PM | Awards Ceremony |
Evening Concert - Basie Celebration
7:00 PM - Concert Starts
Featuring
KCKCC 1:30 Jazz Combo, directed by Brett Jackson
KCKCC Monday Night Big Band, directed by Brett Jackson Featured guest artist/clinician Lynn Seaton, along with other guests
Winning ensemble(s) from the “Basically Basie” Jazz Heritage Competition
April 26
Morning: Jazz Band and Orchestra Performances (Non-Competitive)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Lansing HS Pride, directed by Bill Turley |
| 8:30 AM | Pioneer Trail MS Jazz Band, directed by Kimberlyn Angelo |
| 9:00 AM | Lansing HS Screamin’ Lions, directed by Bill Turley |
| 9:30 AM | Sioux Falls Lincoln HS Jazz Band, directed by Drew Balta |
| 10:00 AM | Olathe East HS Nighthawks, directed by Jeff Smikahl |
| 10:30 AM | Blue Valley HS Tiger Jazz Ensemble, directed by Paul Bessetti |
| 11:00 AM | Frontier Trail MS Jaguar Jazz Band, directed by Sara Smitko |
| 11:30 AM | Olathe North HS Jazz Strings, directed by Cecily Mahan |
| 12:00 PM | Mission Trail MS Timberwolf Jazz Ensemble, directed by Eric Griffin |
12:30 p.m. Lunch Break: KCKCC Student Jazz Combo Performance
Afternoon: Jazz Band and Combo Performances (Non-Competitive)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | McKinley Classical Leadership Academy McKinley Goldbug Jazz Band, directed by Bob Dorries and Matthew Barbier |
| 1:30 PM | Prairie Trail MS Husky Jazz Band, directed by Jena McElwain |
| 2:00 PM | Cherokee MS Cherokee Jazz Band, directed by Aaron Thomas |
| 2:30 PM | Blue Valley West HS Jaguar Jazz Combo, directed by Justin Love |
| 3:00 PM | Nogales HS Apache Jazz Ensemble, directed by Anthony Belletti |
| 3:30 PM | Blue Valley West HS Jaguar Jazz Ensemble, directed by Justin Love |
| 4:00 PM | Sarcoxie R-II HS Sounds of Sarcoxie Jazz, directed by Janis Neher |
| 4:30 PM | Sumner Academy Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mark Keltner |
| 5:00 PM | Trail Ridge MS Jazz Band, directed by Nicholas Proctor |
| 5:30 PM | Baeshor-Linwood HS Jazz II, directed by Ryan Kazmaier |
| 6:00 PM | Gardner-Edgerton HS Blazer Big Band, directed by Justin Davidson |
| 6:30 PM | Baeshor-Linwood HS Jazz I, directed by Ryan Kazmaier |