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Moravia Jazz Band

Lise Nelson

Mar 9, 2023

Jazz Band Headed to State!

The Moravia Jazz Band placed first in Class 1A at the Southeast Polk Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 11. Moravia was also awarded “Best Section” certificates for both their trombone and saxophone sections. Individual Certificates of Recognition for soloing were: Elizabeth Cremeens, bari sax: Matthew Seals, alto sax: Halley Kirkpatrick, trumpet: Kaylin McDanel, alto sax: and Carson Seals, trombone. Other bands in Class 1A included BGM, which placed second and received the “Best Section” certificates for their trumpets and rhythm sections. Earlham’s Jazz Band received third place.
Our Moravia Jazz Band played extremely well again and received many positive comments from the judges as well as things we can work on to further enhance our performance. I am VERY PROUD of this group and again, I am EXTREMELY excited to see how far this band will go!
Members of the 2022-2023 Moravia Jazz Band are: Adam Dueker, Charlie Hayworth, Tucker Selix, Luke McDanel, Parker Armstrong, Ivy Wubben, Kaylin McDanel, Matthew Seals, Katey Kirkpatrick, Jaime Self, Kjirsten Albertson, Elizabeth Cremeens, Adam Uhlenhake, Jacob Irving, D.J. Jackson, Carson Seals, Kaylen Robinson, Halley Kirkpatrick, Lincoln Albertson and Shelby Cremeens.
The ensemble’s set of music includes “One Note Samba” by Antonio Carlos Jobim, arranged by Paul Murtha, and featuring solo parts by Adam Dueker, Charlie Hayworth, Kjirsten Albertson, Kaylin McDanel, and Halley Kirkpatrick. Other selections are “The Next Chapter” by Patty Darling, which features Matthew Seals on the alto saxophone, and “I’m Beginning To See the Light” by Hodges, George, Ellington, and James, arranged by Paul Baker. That number includes solos by both Matthew and Carson Seals, as well as Elizabeth Cremeens.
The group will travel to Indianola High School on Saturday, February 18, where they will perform at 11:25 a.m. in the auditorium. The 1A Jazz Bands competing with Moravia will be BGM High School, performing at 11:50 and St. Edmond’s High School performing at 12:15. Class 1A awards will be held at 3:20 p.m. There is an admission charged by the host school.

Mr. Sam Swenson
Moravia Elementary
Superintendent/PK-6 Principal
sam.swenson@moraviacsd.com

Moravia Community Schools

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505 N. Trussell ave.

Moravia, IA  52571

Phone: 641-724-3241

Fax: 641-724-0629

Mr. Kevin Cochran
Moravia JH/HS
6-12 Principal
kevin.cochran@moraviacsd.com
 

Moravia Community School District does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, creed, marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, hearing impairments, limited English speaking proficiency or ability, and socioeconomic status (for programs). The school district’s goal is to educate students in programs and activities that foster a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept. Each student has the opportunity to use Moravia Community School District‘s educational programs and activities. Each student is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that assures each student the same educational opportunity. 

Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Affirmative Action Coordinator. The Affirmative Action Coordinator is Sam Swenson and can be contacted @ sam.swenson@moraviacsd.com or call 641-724-3241

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604 (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576 OCR.Chicago@ed.gov, the Iowa Civil Rights Commissioner, https://icrc.iowa.gov, (515) 281-4121 or the Iowa Dept. of Education, Grimes State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319. (515) 281-5294. This inquiry or complaint to the federal or state office may be made instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

Moravia Community School District, in its educational program, has an intervention process to assist students experiencing behavior and learning difficulties. Sam Swenson is responsible for this process. Parents wanting access should contact Sam Swenson at sam.swenson@moraviacsd.com or call 641-724-3241.

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