The Bridgeport Public Library continues its annual tradition of holiday concerts by hosting the Bridgeport High School Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 6:00pm! The performance is completely free of charge and all are welcome!

 

If you have questions about this event, please contact Sarah Nora at 304-842-8248.

 

About the Bridgeport High School Jazz Ensemble

The Bridgeport High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Chris Hayslette, specializes in not only traditional standards, but also performs a variety of Latin tunes, ballads, and jazz-rock selections. The students maintain a busy performance schedule encompassing 15-20 performances each school year. The band performs extensively throughout north central West Virginia at a variety of school, community, and corporate functions. The ensemble has been the Honor Band at the Marshall University Jazz Festival eight times over the past ten years. The ensemble has consistently earned “Superior” ratings at the WV Northern Regional Jazz Festival. The band was chosen as the Honor Jazz Ensemble for West Virginia in 2009, 2011 and 2012. The group currently has 21 members.