Congratulations to BOTH Cave Spring Jazz Bands for receiving Superior Ratings at the Roanoke County Jazz Assessment!
Spring Concert Sunday, May 15th at 2pm outside (weather permitting) at CSHS. Bring a chair/blanket and a bucket of chicken and enjoy!
Spring 2022 Jazz Concert
B Day Dance to the Music Stewart arr. Holmes Basheer's Dream Gigi Gryce Remembering Thad George Shutack Morocco Freeman arr. Goodwin September White, McKay, Willis arr. Taylor
A Day Out of the Doghouse Erik Morales Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing Wonder arr. Holmes Samantha Nestico Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Zawinul arr. Jennings Beat It Jackson arr. Burke
Combined Bands
Children of Sanchez Mangione arr. Foley/Tyzik Guest drummer - DeWayne Peters ------------------------------------------
B Day Jazz Band Personnel
Saxophones Ella Light, Alto Kensington Reynolds, Tenor
Trumpets Thomas Loschner Ryan Scott
Trombones Robby Votta, Piano Jorden Newman
Rhythm Section Jason Bradshaw, Bass, Trombone * Hanna Scaer, Bass, Trumpet * Sarah Bell, Piano, Trumpet Webb Holderman, Drums* * Senior
A Day Jazz Band Personnel
Saxophones Elijah Bills, Alto Cavan Robertson, Alto Jack Horton, Tenor * Sydney Schillen, Tenor *
Trumpets Emily Bassant *
Trombones Sam Light Isaiah Swanson Noah Wright
Rhythm Section Ian Era, Guitar Drew Quakenbush, Bass, Trombone Adam Smith, Bass * Rachel Baffoe-Bonnie, Piano * Nick Cavicchio, Drums/Percussion * Evelyn Anderson, Drums/Percussion * Senior
Winter 2021 Jazz Concert
A Day
Watermelon Man Hancock arr. Kamuf Taking Flight Strommen Afternoon in Paris Lewis arr. Tylor Crablegs Chattaway Free Ride Hartman arr. Wasson
B Day
Straight No Chaser Monk arr. Stitzel Journey to Recife Evans, Gimbel arr. White Caribbean Dance Lopez Clocks Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin arr. Wasson Jumpin’ at the Woodside Basie arr. Cook
WINTER JAZZ CONCERT FEATURING CAVE SPRING ALUMNUS
WILLIS GREENSTREET
DECEMBER 2ND AT 6:30 AT OUR LADY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Jazz Bands at Cave Spring high school have evolved into dominant performance ensembles. 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 classes, yes, classes, are 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 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, 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 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