ERHS band gets superior rating
Black Elk Jazz Band including (from left) Nick Griffiths, Amanda Hookom, Emily Meyer, Sam Gearou, Eric Riesberg and Adam Harbeneh. (Photo by Bruce Strand)
Black Elk Jazz Band Ensemble of ERHS received a Superior rating, and the top score, among seven schools in an MSHSL regional jazz band contest hosted by ERHS on Wednesday.
The group, directed by John Rosner, played “Just a Gigolo/Ain’t Got Nobody” with a tenor sax solo by Emily Meyer; “Goodbye My Heart” with alto sax solo by Adam Harbeneh; and “Caravan” with solos by Dan Alfbveby on guitar, Sam Gearou on trombone and Nick Griffiths on trumpet.
Sam Gearou on trombone
Nick Griffiths on trumpet
Emily Meyer on tenor sax
ERHS band members
Alto sax: Adam Harbaneh, Josh Gearou (alto sax) … Tenor sax: Emily Meyer, Charlie Domeier … Bari sax: Rosemary Hampton …. Flute: Amanda Hookom .. Trumpet: Nick Griffiths, Eric Riesberg, Carter Schunk, Bridger Smith, Anessa DeMers … Trombone: Sam Gearou, Katie Gingras, Mark Walentiny, Matt Brisbin … Drums: Jake Esterberg … Bass: Megan Perry … Guitar: Dan Alfveby … Piano: Abbey Sharp
Competing schools
Superior ratings — Elk River, Forest Lake, Chisago Lakes
Excellent ratings — Big Lake, St. Francis, Zimmerman North Branch.
Abby Sharp on piano, Jake Esterberg on drums.
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