The Monticello Middle School jazz ensemble received a Division “I” rating at the NEIBA District Jazz Festival. Brendan Pasker (right) was named Outstanding Soloist, and Bella Mullen received an honorable mention award. (Photo by Diane Temple)
Sophomore Levi Temple (right) was named Outstanding Soloist at the NEIBA Jazz Festival. At left is director Alec Garringer.
The Monticello High School jazz ensemble took first place in Class 2A at the Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (NEIBA) District Jazz Festival March 2 in Hudson. Members are, first row from left: Keegan Freese, Noah Arduser, Karle Kramer, Sophia Ahlrichs, Jordan Lorenzen, Micah Williams, Kehde Campbell and Olivia Besler. Second row: Evee Krouse, Gabe Wright, Kacie Bayne, Olivia Goodyear, Philip King, Levi Temple and director Alec Garringer. Third row: Gary Pasker, Sully Flynn, Daltyn Kramer, Jeff Carlson and Grant Hospodarsky. The band qualified for state competition in April. (Photos by Pete Temple)
