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Halloween “Thriller” seekers, beware: This year’s performance-art flash mob will commence when the clock strikes 12 (noon) on Jackson Square in the French Quarter, with zombie dancers and groovin’ ghouls
Louisiana middle and high schools who register for the competition create a New Orleans-style brass ensemble with up to 12 members and compete in a second line-style parade for a select group of celebrity judges. Winning schools will take home a share of over $50,000 in funding for musical instruments and other supplies. The competition will have both beginner and advanced categories. All competing schools will receive at least a $1,000 stipend towards musical programs.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Class Got Brass competition takes place on Sunday, April 2! The event will be held at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Class Got Brass is free and open to the public.