December 10, 2007

 

Contact:          Dr. Ed Cannava

                        Arapahoe High School

                        303-347-6031

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

AHS Dixie Dawgs to Perform at the 2008 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee

 

Centennial, Colorado—The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs from Arapahoe High School have been invited to perform in the 35th Annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee over Memorial Day weekend (May 23-26). Only a select number of youth bands have been selected to perform at this year’s Jubilee. Appearing at last year’s Jubilee were 128 bands, including professional bands from all over the world, and youth bands from British Columbia, California, Washington, and Colorado. Over 150,000 jazz enthusiasts attended last year’s Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.

 

Members of the Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs include:  Madison Munn, Clarinet; Eddie Lyon, Tenor Sax; Melanie Brown, Cornet; Dave Ellis, Trombone; Nicole Jensen, Banjo; Wes Leffingwell, Piano; Alex James, Tuba; and Kevin Matthews, Drums.

 

The Dixie Dawgs need to earn approximately $3000 for their trip to the 2008 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. Anyone interested in hiring the band should contact the Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs Director, Dr. Ed Cannava, at 303-347-6031. Donations can also be made payable to Arapahoe Band Boosters at 2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial, Colorado, 80122.

 

The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs are sponsored by the Denver Jazz Club and directed by Dr. Ed Cannava, Arapahoe’s Director of Bands. UCD Professor and Queen City Jazz Band bass player, Bill Clark, clinics the band from time to time. Call 303-347-6031 for more information.