You can catch professional and high school jazz musicians on one stage this weekend when Sturgeon Bay High School hosts its second jazz festival. The concert will feature the Swingin' Door Big Band and The Last of the Big Bands out of Green Bay and the jazz bands from Sturgeon Bay High School, Southern Door High School, and T.J Walker Middle School. The event goes beyond being just a fundraiser for the district's music programs, which is currently raising funds for a multi-million dollar renovation of the Robert H. Nickel Auditorium.
Band director Heidi Hintz says it is an opportunity for the kids to interact with other jazz musicians as they work to perfect their craft.
For Lexi Lenius, jazz band allows her the opportunity to learn another instrument. She swaps out her piccolo for an alto saxophone in order to play in the ensemble. She says jazz band is a great way to stay involved in music.
The Sturgeon Bay High School Jazz Festival takes place on Saturday at 7 p.m. inside the auditorium. You can find more information about the event below.
