I hadn't seen this on here, and I just read it on the CCS website. What a cool opportunity for our kids and our community!!
http://ds1.chatham.k12.nc.us/pressrel.nsf/2479ff2bec0fc2c585256a6a00771650/fb82668aa42ee7e9852576810059cb6b?OpenDocumentNorthwood Jazz Ensemble Seeks Community Support for Concert
The Northwood High School Jazz Ensemble will compete in an internationally recognized jazz festival at Disney World in Orlando, Florida at the end of February, 2010. The festival will be judged by jazz giants from across the globe, and Northwood student musicians will get to participate in jam sessions and clinics with these musicians as well as receiving ratings, comments and scores.
To prepare for this contest the Jazz Ensemble will put on a concert for the community on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m.
“We have the opportunity to bring the Touring Glenn Miller Orchestra as a performer, guest artist and clinician. This opportunity may be a once in a lifetime chance for the members of the Pittsboro community to enjoy this exceptional ensemble. The cost to bring in the GMO is $3500. The $5 ticket price for concert will probably only cover about $500 of that cost. I am asking for help from the community to bring the GMO here for the enrichment of Pittsboro and our music students at Northwood High School. The down payment of $1750 would need to be remitted to the GMO by December 10th,” explained Eugene Cottrell, band director.
Donations should be written to Northwood High School Band. Any amount collected as overage to the GMO performance will be used to help offset costs for needy students attending the Northwood Jazz Ensemble trip to Florida.
