City High’s Eli, Nora, Ashley, and Marcus wrapped up the 2023 Guest DJ series in a big way, dishing about a big victory at Jazz Championships over frenemy Iowa City West, and played not one, but two songs featuring City High Director (and alum), Mr. Ottmar. We’re pretty sure they demanded to know where his … Continue reading
It’s been quite a year for the Linn-Mar Music Department. The Colton Center Jazz Ensemble took 2nd place in the 4A Jazz Championships, the highest placement of any area school. Linn-Mar’s Show Choir, Tenth Street Edition, took first place at the Show Choir Nationals in Nashville. Senior sax players Ryan and Abbey break down this … Continue reading
The Lisbon Community School District jumped from Class 1A to 2A for the 2022-23 school year. By just two students. This means that they have been punching above their weight all season. So when they won the NEIBA District Jazz Festival against all those larger schools, it was a sweet victory! And also meant that … Continue reading