Andrew Spriggs plays a trumpet solo on ”Mary's Idea” as CHS Jazz Band 1 performs during the OMEA State Jazz Championships PHOTO PROVIDED/ALESHA CULP
After being inexplicably ”snubbed” by judges during a couple of competitions this year in which the group usually places well, Creswell High School's Jazz Band 1 had their musical skill and dedication vindicated by winning the 3A division during the OMEA State Jazz Championships, held May 19 at Mt. Hood Community College.
”This was a spectacular end to a competition season that has . . .