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Performance: Jazz-O-Rama – January 31, 2015

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Burton Hable

On Saturday, January 31, the jazz bands of Parkview, Prairie Ridge, Northview, Southview, Ankeny and Centennial hosted four jazz artists in clinics and concerts at both high schools. Clinicians included Dave Rezek, Paul Bridson, Mike Giles, and Jason Danielson. The … Continue reading →

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Performance: Jazz Collective @ Des Moines Big Band – January 26, 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Burton Hable

On Monday, January 26, Centennial’s Jazz Collective performed with the Des Moines Big Band at El Palacio in Clive! Below are YouTube videos and audio recordings of the performances.

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Itinerary: Hoover Jazz Festival – March 7, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Burton Hable

On Saturday, March 7, both Centennial Jazz Bands and the Northview Jazzguars will compete as part of the Hoover Jazz Festival at Des Moines Hoover High School (4800 Aurora Ave). Dress is black with accent colors. Students can bring a … Continue reading →

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Perry Accompanist Rehearsals

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Burton Hable

Beginning the week of January 26th, students will have 3 rehearsals with their solo accompanists prior to the Perry Band Olympics. All rehearsals will occur at Centennial High School. Students should arrive through the W15 doors on the West side … Continue reading →

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Itinerary: Urbandale Jazz Colloquium – Saturday, February 7, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Burton Hable

On Saturday, February 7, 2015, both Centennial jazz bands will perform at the Urbandale Jazz Colloquium at Urbandale High School (7111 Aurora Ave, Urbandale). The philosophy of the Colloquium is that all ensembles should have a large audience during their performance. … Continue reading →

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Itinerary: Jazz-O-Rama – Saturday, January 31, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Burton Hable

On Saturday, January 31, 2015, the Ankeny Schools will host four outstanding jazz clinicians to work with the eleven jazz bands from our six secondary schools. Clinicians will work with Parkview, Southview, and Ankeny High School students in the morning … Continue reading →

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Itinerary: Des Moines Big Band Performance – January 26, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Burton Hable

Monday, January 26th, Jazz Collective will be traveling to El Palacio (8900 Hickman, Clive) to hear and perform with the Des Moines Big Band! Students in Jazz Studio are more than welcome to join us, as are parents of students … Continue reading →

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Performance: ISDTA State Color Guard – December 5, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Burton Hable

Presenting your 2015 ISDTA State Championship Color Guard from Ankeny Centennial High School!

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Protected: SCIBA Honor Band Reference Recordings

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Burton Hable

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Itinerary: SCIBA Honor Band Auditions

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Burton Hable

Auditions for the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Bands will be held on Thursday, December 4 at Des Moines Roosevelt High School.

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