This site developed by Steve Shelley on behalf of the Evansville North Band Boosters.

Special thanks to Colton Wagner for his assistance and expertise.

North Jazz Program

     There are three jazz organizations that perform at North High School  . . . 

 

North Jazz Combo  

 

     This group is comprised of a select small group of wind players and a rhythm section.  The Jazz Combo performs for special functions that call for a smaller instrumentation.  Emphasis is placed on jazz improvisation skills.   A highlight for the Jazz Combo was a performance for the newly-organized EVSC Foundation .

 

 

North Jazz Ensemble

 

     This big-band instrumentation includes 5 saxes, 4 –5 trumpets, 4—5 trombones/low brass and a full rhythm section with guitar, piano, bass, drum set, and vibes.   The Jazz Ensemble also performs for concerts and special functions.   Historical highlights include a performance in concert with legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson.  The Jazz Connections Concert in the spring of 2009 also included a performance with the Castle High School Jazz Ensembles and a North Jazz Alumni combo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Lights

    Northern Lights has performed at a number of special events, including the Grand Opening of the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center and for the Evansville Rotary Club.  They have also performed in concert with the Jazz Alumni Combo and with the Duke Boys, a popular local 50’s band comprised of several North Music alumni.

 

 

Photo:  Lauren Wright

Special Appearances at

North High School . . .

2005 -  Legendary jazz trumpeter, the late Maynard Ferguson performed in the North Performing Arts Center

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2007  -  US Air Force “Airmen of Note” appeared at North HS

Left:    2006  -  The Duke Boys in concert at North HS Nifty 50’s Night.  North Grads Kerry Sinclair (front left) and David Burke (3rd from left front)