Essentially Ellington 2014 Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Band Performance

This video is about EE 2014 BMHS Performance

[robertcarter]

What strikes me besides the excellence of musicianship is the obvious unbridled " JOY" of the members of the band, they are so happy within and with each others playing that is a lesson for all of us on this Earth to see how to live together, I loved it so much I watched it several times, that's Jazz !

[smooooth_]

I love how everyone else in the band bobs their heads to the music when people do solos. This band is awesome.

[shaneholcomb]

I have watch this video about 15 time now and I can't get enough of it. It's so

[etefanyt]

I admire the trombones beautiful sound 😌

[roosterslime]

*Director: Chris Behrens*
*Solos:*

*Blue Cellophane (**0:49**)*
Trumpet: Graham Boudreaux (0:58)
Trombone: John Marks (0:58, 1:04)**

*Flirtibird (**4:15**)*
Trumpet: Frank McKearn (4:15)

*Black and Tan Fantasy (**7:21**)*
Bass: Maclain Dodson (7:21)**
Guitar: Alex Aceves (8:58)
Pep Section: Frank McKearn (Trumpet), Carlos Diaz (Trumpet), John Marks (Trombone) (9:32)
Alto Sax: Nora Lewis (10:08)
Clarinet: Katie Oldenburg (10:53, 14:42)**
Trumpet: Lauren Otto (12:00)**
Trombone: John Marks (13:07, 14:36)**
Trumpet: Frank McKearn (14:14, 14:52)

* = Honorable Mention Award
** = Outstanding Award

*Full Awards List*
*Sectional Awards:*
*Outstanding Saxophone Section:* Nora Lewis (Alto), Maisie Lewis (Alto), Breanna DeNure (Alto), Maddie Patch (Tenor), Niall Gillen (Tenor), Katie Oldenburg (Tenor), Sarah Koth (Baritone)

*Outstanding Soloist Award:*
Maclain Dodson (Bass)
Katie Oldenburg (Clarinet)
John Marks (Trombone)
Lauren Otto (Trumpet)

[triniemelody]

so happy to say that this is the high school i attend #beloitproud

[BSLCS]

Jazz Musician myself: That kind of music "talks to me". Well played. Articulation spot on! Those students understand the music- very mature players! Those blues made me cry (literally).

[oliverz.]

The Band plays with an extraordinary joy and great humor in th solos from the musicans. The feeling for the music of the Duke and the integration from more modern aspects is fantastic. One trombone soloist plays a kot things from Wycliffe Gordon.

[megan]

i felt like i was a good trombonist before i clicked on this video.

[eecorr]

the ending to the climax with every solo I felt that in my whole body...and everyone in the band felt it too...great !

[thebikinibottompress]

That was amazing. That trombone player is something else man...

[imaniwatersmusic]

I’m a simple girl,

I see ladies playing trumpet, I click.

[JayAyers]

Even though this is a trombone song I was "shaking in my boots" when I had to play the high F (trumpet) at the end back in 2002.

Brings back memories.

[johnliner]

Anyone else impressed that the lead alto picks up a trumpet and does some serious damage in the second tune?

[crtki]

This was so good, made me cry :'D

[owenberg]

*looks at my own high school's jazz band*

i am disgusted

[haileem.]

I've finally found a video that will make all the cocky kids take a step back

[markherrera]

I felt like i was right there with em laughin along!! THAT WAS MUSIC PEOPLE

[christiane]

Does anyone know, what trombone John is playing? It sounds gorgeous!

[lambopickle]

That Bass player had everyone in his hands.