Sunday, May 5th, 2 pm 2024 Jazz Band Spring Concert - CSHS
In the Stone White, Foster and WIllis arr. Murtha Oculpaca Ellington arr. Mossman Make Me Smile Pankow arr. Wasson Ain't No Sunshine Withers arr. Stitzel I Remember Clifford Golson arr. Vax Et Si C'Etait La Fin Methany arr. Curnow
Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Cave Spring HS - Roanoke County Jazz Assessment
Groovin Hard Don Menza Moanin' Bobby Timmons arr. Taylor
Friday, February 23rd, 2024 16th Annual Jazz Cafe St John Lutheran
Groovin’ Hard by Don Menza arr. Barduhn Moonglow by Hudson, DeLange and Mills adapted by Collins Pick up the Pieces by Stuart, Gorrie, Ball, McIntosh, McIntyre, and Duncan arr. Taylor Moanin’ by Timmons arr. Taylor Afternoon in Paris Lewis arr. Taylor
Monday, December 4th, 2023 Jazz Band Winter Concert South County Library
It’s the Holiday Seasonarr. Holmes Moondance Van Morrison arr. Lopez American Patrol Meacham arr. Gray/Collins Just the Way You Are Joel arr. Holmes Spain Corea arr. Jennings Give It All You Got Mangione arr. Lopez This Christmas Hathaway, McKinnor arr. Berry
Superior Ratings for the Jazz Band
The Jazz Band received Suprior Ratings at the Roanoke Jazz Assessment. The kids played well and the judge was very complimentary about the performance.
The 2023 Jazz Cafe' is in the books! Artists in residence JStop Latin Soul
Roanoke County Schools feature about the 2023 Jazz Cafe'
Thursday, April 6th, 2023
Glenvar HS - Roanoke County Jazz Assessment
Prayer Meetin' Matt Harris Mas Que Nada Jorge Ben arr. Taylor
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Jazz Cafe', St. John Lutheran Church
Dat Dere Timmons arr. Morales Prayer Meetin' Matt Harris Sidewinder Morgan arr. Taylor Ivory Moon Larry Neeck Moanin' Mingus arr. Johnson
Monday, December 5th,2022
Jazz Band Winter Concert South County Library Funky Ol ‘ Saint Nick Paul Clark Don’t Know Why Jesse Harris arr. Murtha Mongonucleosis James Pankow arr. Tomaro Something George Harrison arr. Wasson Mas Que Nada Jorge Ben arr. Taylor Secret Smiles Mike Tomaro Jingle Bell Swing Paul Clark Big Noise from Winnetka Gil Rodin, Bob Crosby arr. Lavender
Congratulations to BOTH Cave Spring Jazz Bands for receiving Superior Ratings at the 2022 Roanoke County Jazz Assessment!
WINTER JAZZ CONCERT FEATURING CAVE SPRING ALUMNUS
WILLIS GREENSTREET
DECEMBER 2ND AT 6:30 AT OUR LADY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Jazz Band at Cave Spring high school have evolved into a dominant performance ensemble. The diversity and artistry students gain from this class gives them access to performing different styles of music from big band to funk to rock and beyond. Students are also able to engage in soloing opportunities many are eager to experience. The Jazz band class is comprised of students in combined ensembles of upperclassmen working with new-comers. This is a wonderful component of our program and can be seen performing many times through out the school year.
Believed to be our most important contribution to our jazz program is our artist-in-residence opportunities. We bring in guest artists that are some of the top in their field and are considered "educator-musicians". These individuals bring experience and knowledge to our rehearsals and our students are able to perform along with these outstanding performers as they, the artists work with the bands and soloists for their upcoming concert.
Here are some of the artists we have had the pleasure to work with
Guest Soloists with the Cave Spring Jazz bands UPCOMING Jim Ketch, Trumpet, UNC-Chapel Hill, retired and Rick Simerly, Trombone, Milligan University, retired, 2025 Keenan McKenzie, Saxophone, University of NC Central 2024 Jstop Latin Soul, 2023 Jon Metzger, Vibraphone, Elon University, 2020 Willis Greenstreet, Saxophone and Guitar, Roanoke, Va., 2019 Joseph and Daniel Henson, Saxophone, Liberty Univ., North Texas State, 2019 John D'earth, Trumpet, University of Virginia, 2019 Greg Moody, Saxophone, Staunton, Va., 2018 Dr. Chris Magee, Trumpet, University of Lynchburg, 2018 Sherrie Maricle, Drummer, DIVA Jazz Ensemble 2018 Chris Vadala, Saxophone, 5 Gold, 2 Platinum, 2 Grammy awards, University of Maryland 2017 Dr. Dayl Burnett, Trombone, Radford University, 2017 Rick Simerly, Trombone, Milligan College 2016 Brandon Lee, Trumpet, UNC Greensboro 2015 Chad Eby, Tenor, UNC Greensboro 2014 Jon Metzger, Vibraphone, Elon University 2013 Rick Simerly, Trombone, Milligan College 2012 Radford University Jazz faculty 2011 Keenan McKenzie's Jazz Quintet 2010 Roanoke Jazz Guest Artists 2009 David Wiley, Pianist, and friends, Roanoke Symphony, 2008 Radford University Jazz Ensemble 2007 Old Timers Jazz Ensemble 2006
Recently, members from the Airmen of Note came to Cave Spring for a clinic during their tour. Thank you for your time and insight. November 2018
John D'earth - Artist in Residence, Jazz Cafe' 2019
Sherrie Maricle - Artist in Residence, Jazz Cafe' 2018
THANK YOU Brian...it was a pleasure and joy, musically and personally! It would be an honor to return ANYTIME!
Cheers, Sherrie
Artist in Residence 2017 Chris Vadala working with the band.
Chris Vadala passed away on January 17th, 2019. He was an amazing educator and musician! I was wishing to be able to work with him again, but it was not meant to be. What I am proud of is that he enjoyed his time with our bands and Jazz Café event and requested us to contact him so he could participate again.
The students and audience were astounded at his ability and kindness.
One incredible day!
A letter from Chris Vadala
Brian A succinct albeit sincere thank you for inviting me to participate on your Annual Jazz Cafe evening. Your attention to details on and off the stage and your genuine and generous hospitality was most appreciated. Your students did a terrific performance tonight, much to your credit. I would certainly entertain the prospect of returning to Roanoke to work with you in the future. Thank you again for a wonderful visit! Best Chris V