GSC JAZZ BAND CONCERT IMPRESSIVE - Closes Spring Season With Great Show

(05/08/2007)

Jazzin' with Saxes - GSC Jazz Band members Lori
Ware (left) and Brandi Horn are joined by Gilmer
County High School's Sarah Sivard during the final number

Story and Photos
By Drew Moody

Covering jazz standards such as Count Basie's "One O'Clock Jump" and a Herbie Hancock-Gloria Lynne tune called "Watermellon Man" the Glenville State College Jazz Band gave an impressive performance Friday.

"The arts are alive and well in Gilmer County," director Dr. Donna Maher told the crowd.

The Gilmer County High School Jazz Band, under the direction of John Lopez, opened the concert. They also returned to the stage, joining the college band for the last number, "Abracadabra."

The GSC Jazz Band has been invited to give the closing performance at the St. Mary's Jazz Festival May 19. Maher said all members agreed to the performance even though school is out.

Sax Solo - Greg Lamecker nailed his sax solos
Aaron Statler plays drums in the background