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Saucy Jazz raises $10k for school music program

Blake Nelson (standing, center) solos on clarinet as CHS Jazz Band 1 plays ”Mary’s Idea,” by Mary Lou Williams during last Saturday’s Saucy Jazz event. PETE NELSON

A hearty lasagna dinner catered by Mazzi’s of Eugene, lively music provided by Creswell High and Creswell Middle School jazz musicians, and games that put the ”fun” in fundraising added up to more than $10,000 to support Creswell’s school music program as the Creswell Music Boosters hosted their fifth annual Saucy Jazz event on Feb. 10 in the CHS commons.
The theme was ”Under a Paper Moon.” Performing were guest musicians Takatu Boostep, CHS Jazz 1, CHS Jazz 2, CMS Jazz Band and CHS Jazz Choir, a student improvisation group joined by woodwinds coach Rob Lee, solos and ensembles. Nate Robertson of NR Entertainment emceed.
Tickets for the nearly sold-out show were $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Fundraising games included a Dessert Dash, Paddle Raise and Heads or Tails. Music Boosters President Mandy Hoggard said Paddle Raise funds support the ongoing new instrument drive, Heads or Tails supports student scholarships and remaining funds support general program needs.
”The evening was a huge success,” Hoggard said. ”We cannot thank the Creswell community enough for the endless support.”

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