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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Students Build Culture Through Music: Inaugural D99 Summer Jazz Camp


32 student musicians from North and South schools recently participated in the inaugural District 99 Jazz Camp. The experience was powerful - fueled by a commitment students had to building culture, community, communication, and understanding through the great art form known as Jazz music. 

Coordinated and led by District 99 music faculty member, and DGS Fine Arts Department Chairperson Jerry Lowrey, guests clinicians included Ron CarterPaul LevyKevin Schoenbachand Lenard Simpson

After four days of clinics, rehearsals, jam sessions, and group conversations, the culmination of camp was a Friday night performance, presented publicly at the Fishel Park Band Shell.  

District 99 Jazz Quintet

District 99 We are JAZZ Ensemble

District 99 Guitar Trio

Combined Performance of "We Got That Fire"