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Churchill jazz bands earn top marks at Rio Grande Valley Jazz Festival


The Churchill High School jazz bands earned top marks at the Rio Grande Valley Jazz Festival held in Donna, Texas Apr. 18-19. Jazz I took first place honors and was named overall Best Band. The Jazz II took third place. Close to 50 students represented Churchill in the competition.

Special All Star Awards Included:
Brandon Pauley - Trumpet                                   
Ernie Elizondo - Alto Sax
Gabe Durand - Hollis-Drumset
Russell Edwards - Tenor Sax
Aaron Ray - Trumpet
Kyle Chappell - Trombone
Best Trumpet Section
Best Saxophone Section
Ernie Elizondo named Best Overall Jazz Musician

The Churchill High School jazz bands competed in the Rio Grande Valley Jazz Festival. The day following the competition, the band members visited the beach at South Padre Island (above right).





Posted April 23, 2009



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