April 30, 2021 | Vol. 2 Iss. 018
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Students ‘swing’ to the music of the Big Band Era By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—Music filled the air and couples took to the dance floor last Friday night to enjoy sounds from the Big Band Era at the 16th Annual Fools For Jazz event at Bountiful High. Bountiful High Jazz Band members, complete with sunglasses and Zoot Suits, played throughout the night along with jazz bands from Millcreek and Mueller Park junior highs. “We played the traditional jazz music like you would hear at a club and Big Band dance music,” said Millcreek Junior High Band Director Chad King. “The school was decorated like a dance hall and people were swing dancing and having a good time. It’s really a good event.” King has been at Millcreek for 29 years. “We’ve been involved in this for a long time,” he said. “I get a lot of students who have older siblings in the high school band and they look at them and want to participate.” Bountiful High Band Director Danny Turnblom leads the event every year. “Several families and parents have helped him for years,” said King. “A community event like that takes a lot of people to put
MILLCREEK JR. HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR CHAD KING holds the mic for Ethan Rodabough during his solo at the Fools For Jazz Concert.
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