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Cedar Rapids, IA
Joined August 2009
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CONGRATULATIONS Ben Drzycimski, 2023 Iowa Bandmasters Association Major Landers Scholarship winner! After a music theory test, interview, sight-reading and solo performance, Ben was selected from the six amazing regional winners for the statewide award. Congratulations, Ben!
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Thank you to Mary Crandell and the Iowa Bandmasters Association for presenting the Friend of IBA Award to the National Band Association! The Award was presented to NBA President-elect Colonel Jason Fettig prior to his Keynote Address for the IBA membership.
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The Cedar Rapids Jefferson Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble are excited to perform at the IHSMA State Large Group Festival on Saturday at CR Washington High School at 8:00 A.M. and 8:50 A.M., respectively. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for students.
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The CR Jefferson Symphony Band and wind Ensemble enjoyed a great rehearsal with Mr. Steve Stickney from Mount Mercy University! We are looking forward to performing on Saturday at the IHSMA State Large Group Festival!
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Ben and Jude had a GREAT time On Air at Jazz 88.3 KCCK Iowa's Jazz Station! Thank you to Dennis Green and all involved with the Corridor Jazz Project!
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Rowles, Director of Bands, and Mr. Matthew Nicholson, Associate Director of Bands to the Cedar Rapids Jefferson Performing Arts Department!
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Ben Drzycimski and Jude Biwer take to the airwaves of Jazz 88.3 KCCK-FM from 4-5 pm today! They are serving as Jefferson’s guest DJs as part of the station’s amazing Corridor Jazz Project. You can listen live on the KCCK web page: kcck.org/
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Please join us for the 2023 Earle W. Dickinson Scholarship Concert tomorrow night at 7:00 P.M. in the Jefferson Auditorium. The program will feature the Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, two soloists, and our 2023 Senior Class. Admission is a free-will donation at the door.
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CONGRATULATIONS on earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Percussion Choir: Jace Coberly, Carter Davis, Isaac Foster, John Grafton, Josue Guerrero, Finley Kelly, Mallori Kinney, and Samuel Nachazel
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CONGRATULATIONS on earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Flute Choir: Alijah Hardy, Jade Harvey, Eisa Horning, Grace Jungling, Ava Miles, Kelly Morgan, Sabrina Poock, and Hina Zeeshan
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CONGRATULATIONS on earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Clarinet Choir: Hannah Bedel, Sophia Braggs, Danika Burkett, Katriel Burkett, Leo Kokontis, McKenna Leehey, Lily Matheny, Jonathan Mittelsteadt, Sydney Proctor, and Keileigh Sallee
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Woodwind Trio: Alijah Hardy, Kelly Morgan, and Sydney Proctor
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: String Duet: Tamar Kalembire and Brynn Kinnison String Duet: Megan Bumpus and Erin Renshaw Trumpet Trio: Ben Goudy, Mary Morningstar,and Emilia Gray-Cottrell
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Saxophone Sextet: Sean Aschenbrenner, Austin Deal, Ben Drzycimski, Anna Fultz, Nickolas Henry, and Charlotte McVeigh
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Bb Clarinet Duet: McKenna Leehey and Keileigh Sallee
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Alto Saxophone Duet: Sean Aschenbrenner and Joseph Heeren Alto Saxophone Duet: Jayden Hogan and Phenyx Jarr
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Alto Saxophone Duet: Myles Breemeersch and Will Urbanowski Alto Saxophone Duet: Austin Deal and Anna Fultz
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Sylvia Sutton, Vibraphone Solo Charlie Waechter, Piano Solo Alto Saxophone Duet: Cash Abram and Chris Olsen
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Paige Morgan, Piano Solo Paige Morgan, Trombone Solo Kristin Mulanax, Trumpet Solo Sydney Proctor, Bb Clarinet Solo Keileigh Sallee, Bb Clarinet Solo
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Rachel Johnson, Piano Solo Rhys Mead, Trombone Solo Ava Miles, Piccolo Solo Joslyn Mooney, Snare Drum Solo Matthew Morgan, Trombone Solo
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