On April 21 & 22, the Ankeny High School, Southview, and Parkivew Jazz bands hosted guest artist Dr. Anthony Williams, trombone professor at the University of Northern Iowa.  Dr. Williams’ spend the two days working with the five jazz ensembles, presenting master classes on trombone and jazz improvisation.  The two-day event culminated with a concert on featuring the Parkview Monday/Thursday Jazz Band, the Parkview Tuesday/Friday Jazz Band, the Southview JazzHawks, Ankeny Jazz Lab, Ankeny Jazz Ensemble, and Dr. Anthony Williams.

Check out the youtube videos of the concert here:

AHS Jazz Ensemble: http://youtu.be/RdNibNuKEYo

AHS Jazz Lab: http://youtu.be/tqH7F7v6L98

SV JazzHawks : http://youtu.be/OUhZWGyXT6g

PV T/F Jazz Band: http://youtu.be/PGj7gSpiUcw

PV M/Th Band: http://youtu.be/e2lqGNt-hig

Dr. Williams works with the Southview JazzHawks.

Dr. Williams’ performs with the Southview JazzHawks.

Having fun at Parkview!

Parkview trombones enjoy a masterclass with Dr. Williams.

Senior Luke Sanders performs a solo with Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble performs I GOT RHYTHM with Dr. Anthony Williams.

Parkview Tuesday/Friday Band swings on stage on April 22.

Jazz Lab

Dr. Williams works with the AHS trombone section.