Fridley High School Students Participate In CMBDA Honor Jazz Band Concert On March 7

From Fridley Public Schools:

March 12, 2020

Fridley High School (FHS) students participated in the Central Minnesota Band Director Association (CMBDA) Honor Jazz Band on March 7, 2020 at Zimmerman High School. The MBDA is an organization that assists in the development of band programs in schools, colleges and communities in Minnesota. It also hosts several events throughout the year for music students to advance their skills through workshops and concerts.

Nominated by FHS Band Director Becca Shuman, students had the opportunity to rehearse with guest conductors and perform a culminating concert with fellow honors students. Two sophomores, Blake Berger (trumpet) and Andy Ramirez (bass, were selected for the 9th and 10th grade honor jazz band groups. In addition, senior Adam Johnson (tenor sax) was selected for the 11th and 12th grade group, while sophomore Anna Meisner (piano) also participated in the 11th and 12th grade jazz band. Several FHS students were highlighted as soloists, including a selection by the 11th and 12th grade band which featured both Johnson and Meisner.

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